4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Preston to Blackburn
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
25 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Preston to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 16 buses that leave Preston for Blackburn on Sun, Jun 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 15 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:57 PM0h29Preston6:26 PMBlackburnFind prices0 transfers- 6:57 PM0h29Preston7:26 PMBlackburnFind prices0 transfers
8:57 AM0h27Preston9:24 AMBlackburn$101One-way0 transfers- 9:57 AM0h27Preston10:24 AMBlackburn$101One-way0 transfers
- 10:57 AM0h27Preston11:24 AMBlackburn$101One-way0 transfers
- 7:02 PM0h25Preston7:27 PMBlackburn$101One-way0 transfers
- 8:02 PM0h25Preston8:27 PMBlackburn$101One-way0 transfers
- 9:02 PM0h25Preston9:27 PMBlackburn$101One-way0 transfers
- 10:12 PM0h25Preston10:37 PMBlackburn$101One-way0 transfers
- 8:57 AM0h27Preston9:24 AMBlackburn$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Blackburn:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Blackburn costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
You'll arrive about -1h -12m sooner (45m by bus vs 33m by car) and save roughly $-5.35 (€-4.38) compared to fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $4 (€4)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, The Blackburn Bus Company.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Preston to Blackburn Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Live departures
Preston to Blackburn bus times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Blackburn buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:57 AM Preston | 0h27 | 9:24 AM Blackburn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:57 AM Preston | 0h27 | 10:24 AM Blackburn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:57 AM Preston | 0h27 | 11:24 AM Blackburn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:57 AM Preston | 0h27 | 12:24 PM Blackburn | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Preston to Blackburn
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Buses from Preston to Blackburn run on average 6 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:33, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 4:33 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, The Blackburn Bus Company from Preston to BlackburnYou can travel by bus between Preston to Blackburn with Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, The Blackburn Bus Company for as low as $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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