How to travel from Blackburn to Manchester

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The Blackburn Bus Company
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Northern Rail (3)
National Express
TransPennine Express
Rosso
The Blackburn Bus Company
1,000+ more
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Compare train and bus 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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€6

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€8

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1h 22m

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52m

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30m

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1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from Blackburn to Manchester

How to get from Blackburn to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Blackburn to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
10:00AM1h25
Blackburn
11:25AMManchester
$81One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
10:00AM1h25
Blackburn
11:25AMManchester
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:00AM1h25
Blackburn
11:25AMManchester
$81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
07:20AM1h35
Blackburn
08:55AMManchester
$91One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Blackburn and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Blackburn to Manchester is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Manchester:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackburn to Manchester costing on average $8 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Blackburn to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

The distance from Blackburn to Manchester is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Blackburn to Manchester is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Blackburn to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Blackburn to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Rosso, The Blackburn Bus Company to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Blackburn to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Blackburn to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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