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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 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 €8.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price | €3 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 |
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Blackburn is a train with an average price of €3.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Blackburn:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Blackburn costing on average €8.
The fastest way to travel from Preston to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 21m.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
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.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about -1h -12m sooner (45m by bus vs 33m by car) and save roughly €-4.38 compared to fuel and tolls (€8 vs €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 |
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Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:12AM | Arrival Time 05:37AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:37AM | Arrival Time 06:02AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:57AM | Arrival Time 06:22AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 06:17AM | Arrival Time 06:42AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 06:37AM | Arrival Time 07:02AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
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 €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 07:08AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 07:53AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
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 €8 |
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 €8 |
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 €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
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 €8 |
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 €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 10:24AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
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 €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
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 €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:57AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
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 €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 11:28AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
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 €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
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 €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 12:28PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
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 €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 12:57PM | Arrival Time 01:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 01:57PM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 04:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
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 €8 |
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 €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 08:02PM | Arrival Time 08:27PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:02PM | Arrival Time 09:27PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:12PM | Arrival Time 10:37PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Preston to Blackburn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Preston to Blackburn run on average 6 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €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.
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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Train from €2
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €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 |
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 €2
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. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25m
Cheapest Price
€8
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire frequency
18 a day
The Blackburn Bus Company
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
29m
The Blackburn Bus Company frequency
7 a day
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.
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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.
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Corporation Park
Victorian park with lakes, formal planting and broad walks. One of Blackburn’s most attractive green spaces for a relaxed stroll.
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Witton Country Park
Large country park with woodland, open meadows and family-friendly paths. Ideal for walking and escaping the urban centre.
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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.
Cheap bus tickets from Preston to Blackburn can start from as little as €8 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Preston to Blackburn is €8 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Preston to Blackburn is 25m to travel the 9 miles (15 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Preston to Blackburn leaves at 4:33 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Preston to Blackburn leaves at 11:57 PM.
Yes, there are 6 direct buses a day from Preston to Blackburn with Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, The Blackburn Bus Company. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Preston to Blackburn, you can count on Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, The Blackburn Bus Company for the best way to get you to Blackburn. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Preston and Blackburn and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Blackburn from Preston is worth doing with a journey time of 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Preston to Blackburn is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Preston and Blackburn including taking a train and bus.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Preston to Blackburn.
No, the bus from Preston to Blackburn has no accessibility options.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Preston to Blackburn.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Preston to Blackburn.
No, luggage for the bus from Preston to Blackburn needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Preston to Blackburn.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Preston to Blackburn.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Preston to Blackburn.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Preston to Blackburn.
Since neither Preston nor Blackburn are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Preston to Blackburn among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Blackburn, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas and on public transport. It's advisable to avoid unlicensed taxi services to prevent overcharging. Staying aware of surroundings and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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