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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a bus costs an average of €25.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bradford to Blackburn
Compare the available ways to get from Bradford to Blackburn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Blackburn:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Blackburn costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 16m by car). Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €11 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 Bradford to Blackburn
How to get from Bradford to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Blackburn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 PM 5h00 Bradford 11:15 PM Blackburn €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:15 PM 5h00 Bradford 11:15 PM Blackburn €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:15 PM 5h00 Bradford 11:15 PM Blackburn €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:50 AM 6h03 Bradford 7:53 AM Blackburn €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Blackburn:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Blackburn costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Blackburn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Blackburn by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackburn by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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