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Compare train and bus for Blackburn to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Bradford 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 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Bradford:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackburn to Bradford costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 3m by train vs 1h 14m by car) and roughly €3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€8 vs €11). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Blackburn to Bradford
How to get from Blackburn to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackburn to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:00 AM4h05Blackburn3:05 PMBradford€161One-way0 transfers
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- 11:00 AM4h05Blackburn3:05 PMBradford€161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:00 AM4h05Blackburn3:05 PMBradford€161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:20 AM4h25Blackburn11:45 AMBradford€171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Bradford:
A train is €0.58 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackburn to Bradford costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Bradford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackburn station (BBN) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackburn, Penny Street and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with National Express, Moving People to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bradford by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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