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4.6Travel Information between Blackburn and Manchester
 Distance | 21 miles (34 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $6 - $7 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $6 (€5) • 48 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $6 (€5) • 48 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Northern Rail (3) |
Travel 21 miles (34 km) by train or bus between Blackburn and Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Blackburn to Manchester.
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How to get from Blackburn to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Blackburn to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Blackburn to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Blackburn to Manchester.
There are 2 options to travel between Blackburn and Manchester including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Manchester is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Manchester:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $7 (€7).
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Blackburn is by train with an average travel time of 48 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 10 min.
Manchester is approximately 21 miles (34 km) away from Blackburn.
The average frequency per day from Blackburn to Manchester is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Manchester from Blackburn as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Blackburn to Manchester:
- Buses from Blackburn to Manchester most often leave from Blackburn, Penny Street and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains from Blackburn to Manchester most often leave from Blackburn and arrive in Manchester Victoria.
The following travel companies offer services from Blackburn to Manchester:
- National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company or Rosso can get you to Manchester by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Blackburn to Manchester for $8 (€7) on Omio.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Northern Rail (3) Blackburn to Manchester tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
Yes, there are direct services available from Blackburn to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- Direct trains with Northern Rail (3) with 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Blackburn to Manchester.
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