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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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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) |
![]() 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 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).
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.
L0954410:35 AM0h29Bolton station (BON)11:04 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
L0964510:04 AM0h29Bolton station (BON)10:33 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L0954410:35 AM0h29Bolton station (BON)11:04 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
L0966311:04 AM0h30Bolton station (BON)11:34 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$41One-way0 transfers
L0962912:04 PM0h30Bolton station (BON)12:34 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$41One-way0 transfers
L095609:35 AM0h29Bolton station (BON)10:04 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$61One-way0 transfers
NX5407:35 PM0h35Bolton, Astley Bridge8:10 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$121One-way0 transfers
NX5407:25 PM0h45Bolton, Interchange8:10 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$121One-way0 transfers
NX54010:35 PM0h30Bolton, Astley Bridge11:05 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$121One-way0 transfers
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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).
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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with The Blackburn Bus Company.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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