There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn to Smethwick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Sandwell & Dudleytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 21m£16–93Bus
- Take the bus from Bus station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 6mDrive 102 mi
- Drive from Blackburn to Smethwickcar 102 mi
2h 2m£25–36Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
3h 38m£19–88Line 36 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 8m
Blackburn to Smethwick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Smethwick is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Smethwick is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Smethwick Council House via Bus station, Shudehill Interchange and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Smethwick Rolfe Street via Preston and Sandwell & Dudley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Blackburn and Smethwick is 112 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.
The best way to get from Blackburn to Smethwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £15 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Blackburn to Smethwick, including transfers.
Blackburn to Smethwick bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus station.
Blackburn to Smethwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
The best way to get from Blackburn to Smethwick is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £15 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Smethwick, England?
You can take a train from Blackburn to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Preston and Sandwell & Dudley in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Smethwick Council House via Bus station, Shudehill Interchange, and Newhall St in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackburn to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Sandwell & Dudley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Bus station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Blackburn to Smethwick bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Blackburn to Smethwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Smethwick is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Blackburn to Smethwick.
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