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How to get fromRuncorn to Blackburnby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Blackburn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain train
    2h 21m
    £31–135

  2. Bus, line 47 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 79C / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Leicester Streetbus bus 47 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leicester Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    5h 3m
    £9–19

  3. Bus, line 19 bus, line 582 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 19 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 582
    4. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Mincing Lanebus bus 1
    3h 55m

  4. Drive 39.9 mi

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Blackburncar car 39.9 mi
    52 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Blackburntaxi taxi 39.9 mi
    52 min
    £80–100

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    2h 28m
    £13–77

Runcorn to Blackburn by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Blackburn via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Mincing Lane via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M, Leigh Bus Station, and Bolton Interchange in around 3h 55m.

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