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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 an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Blackburn:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Blackburn costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
Tickets start at around $7 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.85. The journey takes 38m versus 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Blackburn
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.
- P240288:15 AM0h30Bolton station (BON)8:45 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$31One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P240288:15 AM0h30Bolton station (BON)8:45 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P2405110:27 PM0h29Bolton station (BON)10:56 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P240418:04 PM0h30Bolton station (BON)8:34 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$41One-way0 transfers
- P2403910:04 AM0h30Bolton station (BON)10:34 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$41One-way0 transfers
- P240306:15 PM0h31Bolton station (BON)6:46 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$91One-way0 transfers
NX54010:15 PM0h30Bolton, Astley Bridge10:45 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$71One-way0 transfers- NX54010:10 PM0h35Bolton, Interchange10:45 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$71One-way0 transfers
- NX5407:05 PM0h35Bolton, Astley Bridge7:40 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Blackburn:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Blackburn costing on average $7.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 National Express to go to Blackburn by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Blackburn by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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