How to travel from Bolton to Blackburn

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Compare bus and train for Bolton to Blackburn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.

Distance: 11 miles (19 km)

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Driving

$4

Average price

Cheapest

$6

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

59m

Average total duration

Fastest

29m

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30m

Additional time*

38m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Northern Rail

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The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Blackburn is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Blackburn costing on average $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 29m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bolton and Blackburn including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bolton to Blackburn among Omio's users.

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from Bolton to Blackburn

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailL09544
    10:35 AM0h29
    Bolton station (BON)
    11:04 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailL09645
    10:04 AM0h29
    Bolton station (BON)
    10:33 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailL09544
    10:35 AM0h29
    Bolton station (BON)
    11:04 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailL09663
    11:04 AM0h30
    Bolton station (BON)
    11:34 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailL09629
    12:04 PM0h30
    Bolton station (BON)
    12:34 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailL09560
    9:35 AM0h29
    Bolton station (BON)
    10:04 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX540
    7:35 PM0h35
    Bolton, Astley Bridge
    8:10 PMBlackburn, Penny Street
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX540
    7:25 PM0h45
    Bolton, Interchange
    8:10 PMBlackburn, Penny Street
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX540
    10:35 PM0h30
    Bolton, Astley Bridge
    11:05 PMBlackburn, Penny Street
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Blackburn

Travel to Blackburn 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 Bolton to Blackburn.

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

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Blackburn costing on average $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 29m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Bolton to Blackburn is approximately 11 miles (19 km).
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Blackburn is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Blackburn:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bolton to Blackburn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with The Blackburn Bus Company to go to Blackburn by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express to go to Blackburn by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bolton to Blackburn with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with The Blackburn Bus Company.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
Omio customers who travel from Bolton to Blackburn often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Preston, Stockport, Blackpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackburn and these popular destinations at a great price.

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