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Compare bus and train for Blackburn to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m 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 |  Most popular bus 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 Manchester:
A train is $1 (€0.83) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackburn to Manchester costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Blackburn to Manchester
How to get from Blackburn to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackburn to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G017008:07 AM1h17Blackburn station (BBN)9:24 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$31One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G017008:07 AM1h17Blackburn station (BBN)9:24 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C325956:50 PM0h48Blackburn station (BBN)7:38 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L893158:49 AM0h49Blackburn station (BBN)9:38 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$41One-way0 transfers
- G0170210:07 AM1h20Blackburn station (BBN)11:27 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$41One-way0 transfers
- G017016:07 PM1h17Blackburn station (BBN)7:24 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$41One-way0 transfers
- NX5408:20 AM1h10Blackburn, Penny Street9:30 AMManchester, Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
- NX54011:40 AM1h25Blackburn, Penny Street1:05 PMManchester, Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Manchester:
A train is $1 (€0.83) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackburn to Manchester costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Manchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackburn station (BBN) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackburn, Penny Street and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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