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Compare train and bus 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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Blackburn:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Blackburn costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
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How to get from Bolton to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Blackburn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P2405612:04 PM0h30Bolton station (BON)12:34 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$21One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
P2405612:04 PM0h30Bolton station (BON)12:34 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$21One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G853171:35 PM0h29Bolton station (BON)2:04 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
P240591:04 PM0h30Bolton station (BON)1:34 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$31One-way0 transfers
P240622:04 PM0h30Bolton station (BON)2:34 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$31One-way0 transfers
G8531212:35 PM0h29Bolton station (BON)1:04 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$41One-way0 transfers
NX5408:20 PM0h35Bolton, Astley Bridge8:55 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$111One-way0 transfers
NX5408:10 PM0h45Bolton, Interchange8:55 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Blackburn:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Blackburn costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
- Travel with The Blackburn Bus Company to go to Blackburn by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Blackburn by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with The Blackburn Bus Company.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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