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Compare train and bus for Blackburn to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Preston 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 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (22m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Blackburn to Preston
How to get from Blackburn to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackburn to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C327976:37 PM0h27Blackburn station (BBN)7:04 PMPreston station (PRE)$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C327976:37 PM0h27Blackburn station (BBN)7:04 PMPreston station (PRE)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G889955:22 PM0h16Blackburn station (BBN)5:38 PMPreston station (PRE)$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C327894:37 PM0h26Blackburn station (BBN)5:03 PMPreston station (PRE)$61One-way0 transfers
- C327935:37 PM0h26Blackburn station (BBN)6:03 PMPreston station (PRE)$61One-way0 transfers
- C327999:37 AM0h26Blackburn station (BBN)10:03 AMPreston station (PRE)$61One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Blackburn to Preston
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- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Preston 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 Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Preston by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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