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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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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£84 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Newcastle to Blackburn
How to get to Blackburn from Newcastle by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Blackburn is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX177 · NX540Fastest
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NX172 · NX540Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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.

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.
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