How to get to Blackburn from Newcastle

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Compare train and coach for Newcastle to Blackburn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £34.

Distance: 147 km

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Coach

£84

Average Price

£26

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 18m

Average total duration

4h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Northern Rail (3)

Most popular train company

National Express

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from Newcastle to Blackburn

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

Our recommendation

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

National ExpressNX177 · NX540
10:458h50
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
19:35Blackburn, Penny Street
£261One-way
1 change

Cheapest

National ExpressNX177 · NX540
10:458h50
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
19:35Blackburn, Penny Street
£261One-way
1 change

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL37226+Northern Rail (3)Y25812
09:023h18
Newcastle station (NCL)
12:20Blackburn station (BBN)
£1021One-way
1 change

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL37229+Northern Rail (3)Y25813
10:023h18
Newcastle station (NCL)
13:20Blackburn station (BBN)
£1021One-way
1 change
TransPennine ExpressL37223+Northern Rail (3)Y25811
08:003h20
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:20Blackburn station (BBN)
£1021One-way
1 change
TransPennine ExpressL37232+Northern Rail (3)Y25815
11:023h18
Newcastle station (NCL)
14:20Blackburn station (BBN)
£1021One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX172 · NX540
14:009h00
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
23:00Blackburn, Penny Street
£261One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Newcastle to Blackburn

Travel to Blackburn 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 Newcastle to Blackburn.

FAQs

You can get between Newcastle upon Tyne and Blackburn 2 different ways: train or coach.

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £19 compared to other travel options to Blackburn:

Taking a coach costs £35 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £54.

The fastest way from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 17 min.

There are alternative travel options to Blackburn that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 5 h 8 min of travel time.

The distance from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn is approximately 91 miles.

The average frequency per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn is:

  • 2 coaches a day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn:

    • You can go to Blackburn from Newcastle upon Tyne by coach with National Express. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £19 with National Express from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn on Omio.
    • You can travel by train to Blackburn from Newcastle upon Tyne with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, LNER or first_transpennine_express, and you can find Northern Rail (3) Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn tickets for £54 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find direct coaches with.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    Direct services to Blackburn tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Your journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn doesn't have to end in Blackburn. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Stockport, Blackpool or Birmingham. If you’d like to add London, Manchester, Stockport, Blackpool or Birmingham to your Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Blackburn today!

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