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Compare train and bus for Preston to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Blackburn is a train with an average price of $8.
The fastest way to travel from Preston to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 21m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Preston and Blackburn including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Preston to Blackburn among Omio's users.
Preston to Blackburn Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:12AM | Arrival Time 05:37AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:37AM | Arrival Time 06:02AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:57AM | Arrival Time 06:22AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 06:17AM | Arrival Time 06:42AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 06:37AM | Arrival Time 07:02AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 06:49AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 06:53AM | Arrival Time 07:24AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 07:08AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 07:53AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 07:19AM | Arrival Time 07:56AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 07:48AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 07:57AM | Arrival Time 08:38AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 08:23AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 08:32AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 08:53AM | Arrival Time 09:26AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 09:02AM | Arrival Time 09:37AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:23AM | Arrival Time 09:56AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 10:11AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:43AM | Arrival Time 10:16AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 10:24AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 10:07AM | Arrival Time 10:41AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:08AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:48AM | Arrival Time 11:16AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:57AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 11:07AM | Arrival Time 11:41AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 11:08AM | Arrival Time 11:36AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 11:28AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 12:11PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 12:07PM | Arrival Time 12:41PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 12:08PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 12:28PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 12:37PM | Arrival Time 01:11PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 12:48PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 12:57PM | Arrival Time 01:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 01:57PM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 04:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 05:57PM | Arrival Time 06:26PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 06:02PM | Arrival Time 06:29PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator The Blackburn Bus Company | Departure Time 06:57PM | Arrival Time 07:26PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 07:02PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 08:02PM | Arrival Time 08:27PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:02PM | Arrival Time 09:27PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:12PM | Arrival Time 10:37PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Preston to Blackburn
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Take a bus from Preston to Blackburn and enjoy the approximately 9 miles (15 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 04:33, the last at 23:57.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
First bus 4:33 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4
Complete guide to Blackburn
Things to do in Blackburn
Discover the best of Blackburn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Blackburn trip today.
- Recommended
Samlesbury Hall
Historic hall with furnished rooms and displays on Lancashire life. It combines heritage interiors with changing cultural events.
Blackburn Heritage Centre
Volunteer-run heritage centre focused on Blackburn’s textile and industrial story. A useful local stop for niche town history.
- Recommended
Corporation Park
Victorian park with lakes, formal planting and broad walks. One of Blackburn’s most attractive green spaces for a relaxed stroll.
- Recommended
Witton Country Park
Large country park with woodland, open meadows and family-friendly paths. Ideal for walking and escaping the urban centre.
- Recommended
Cathedral Quarter
Historic town-centre quarter around cathedral, museum and civic buildings. Best area for a compact heritage-focused walk.
- Gluten-free
Lancashire Hotpot
A Lancashire classic of hotpot topped with sliced potatoes, slowly baked with lamb or mutton. It is a staple of local pubs and home cooking across East Lancashire.
- Gluten-free
Bury Black Pudding
Black pudding made in nearby Bury is widely eaten in Blackburn breakfasts. This rich blood sausage is a proud regional specialty with strong Lancashire roots.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Lancashire Cheese
A crumbly Lancashire cow's milk cheese with a long local history. It is prized for its tangy flavour and strong connection to traditional county dairying.
Shajan
Established Blackburn curry house praised for North Indian and Kashmiri dishes. Relaxed, dependable, and popular with local diners.
Akbar's Blackburn
Popular modern Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grilled dishes, and stylish surroundings. A strong choice for Blackburn's South Asian food scene.
The Fernhurst
Well-known local pub and dining venue serving British classics, grills, and Sunday roasts in a traditional setting near Ewood.
British pound sterling (£)
Blackburn is cheaper than major UK cities. Hotels, dining, and local transport are usually lower, making it a good value stop for budget-conscious visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £6-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £40+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is good and not already added. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips.
The Blackburn Bus Company
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £4.80
To the city center
Blackburn Penny Street -> Blackburn Town Centre
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 11 min
- Contactless card payment is accepted on Blackburn Bus Company buses. Ask the driver for the cheapest ticket if you are making multiple trips.
- For rail times and tickets, use National Rail before travel. Blackburn station is a short walk from the main town centre stops.
FAQs: Bus from Preston to Blackburn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Blackburn by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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