How to get to Southampton from Blackburn

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from Blackburn to Southampton

How to get to Southampton from Blackburn by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Blackburn to Southampton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX540 · NX032
    11:2510h55
    Blackburn, Penny Street
    22:20Southampton, Coach Station
    £391One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX540 · NX032
    11:2510h55
    Blackburn, Penny Street
    22:20Southampton, Coach Station
    £391One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8901 · BA8974
    8:403h25
    Manchester Airport
    12:05Southampton Airport
    £3691One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01013+Northern RailG89833 · L89354
    9:185h25
    Blackburn station (BBN)
    14:43Southampton Central (SOU)
    £1271One-way
    2 changes
  • CrossCountryG01009+Northern RailL89343 · G89828
    8:185h25
    Blackburn station (BBN)
    13:43Southampton Central (SOU)
    £1271One-way
    2 changes
  • CrossCountryG01018+Northern RailL89368 · G89839
    10:185h25
    Blackburn station (BBN)
    15:43Southampton Central (SOU)
    £1271One-way
    2 changes
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX032
    11:2511h25
    Blackburn, Penny Street
    22:50Southampton, University
    £391One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX032
    8:0010h30
    Blackburn, Penny Street
    18:30Southampton, University
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX032
    8:0010h50
    Blackburn, Penny Street
    18:50Southampton, Coach Station
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8855 · BA8974
    8:303h35
    Leeds Bradford International Airport
    12:05Southampton Airport
    £3451One-way
    1 change
  • Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8855 · BA8916
    8:3010h30
    Leeds Bradford International Airport
    19:00Southampton Airport
    £3451One-way
    1 change
  • Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8916 · BA8997
    11:557h05
    Leeds Bradford International Airport
    19:00Southampton Airport
    £3621One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Blackburn to Southampton

Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackburn to Southampton.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Blackburn and Southampton including taking a coach, train and flight.
The Blackburn to Southampton distance is approximately 325 km.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Blackburn to Southampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Blackburn station (BBN) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Blackburn, Penny Street and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Blackburn to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with The Burnley Bus Company, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Southampton by coach.
  • Travel with Northern Trains Limited to go to Southampton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Blackburn to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Heathrow Airport, Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Blackburn to Southampton, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Southampton, you can explore the New Forest National Park for hiking and cycling, take the Hythe Ferry for a scenic trip to Hythe, and enjoy shopping at Westquay Shopping Centre. Visit the Ocean Village Marina for dining and leisure activities, or relax at Southampton Common. Discover the city's history at the Tudor House and Garden, SeaCity Museum, and Solent Sky Museum. Art enthusiasts can visit the Southampton City Art Gallery, while theatre lovers can catch performances at the Mayflower Theatre.
For a well-rounded experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Southampton allows you to explore key attractions such as the SeaCity Museum, Tudor House and Garden, and the vibrant waterfront.

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