What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Blackburn?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Blackburn is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Blackburn?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Blackburn is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Bus Station via Cheltenham Racecourse and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Blackburn via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Swindon to Blackburn?

The distance between Swindon and Blackburn is 234 miles. The road distance is 182.6 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Blackburn without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Blackburn without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 16m and costs £95 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Blackburn?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Swindon to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Blackburn bus from?

Swindon to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Blackburn train from?

Swindon to Blackburn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Swindon to Blackburn is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 16m and costs £95 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Swindon to Blackburn bus arrive?

Swindon to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cheltenham Racecourse station.

Where does the Swindon to Blackburn train arrive?

Swindon to Blackburn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Blackburn is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Swindon to Blackburn.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Blackburn?

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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Swindon to Blackburn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Blackburn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
5h 16m
£99–273
Drive 181.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Blackburncar 181.5 mi
3h 25m
£45–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
6h 51m
£66–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cheltenham Racecoursebus Cf6
2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 540
7h 40m
£52–77
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 48m
£92–226
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h
£105–330

Swindon to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 232.7 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Blackburn via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Bus Station via Cheltenham Racecourse and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 40m.

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