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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Blackburn:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Blackburn costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
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How to get from Liverpool to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Blackburn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:35 PM3h20Liverpool7:55 PMBlackburn$171One-way0 transfers
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4:35 PM3h20Liverpool7:55 PMBlackburn$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:35 PM3h20Liverpool7:55 PMBlackburn$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:15 PM3h45Liverpool10:00 PMBlackburn$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Blackburn:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Blackburn costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Blackburn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva UK to go to Blackburn by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Mersey Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Blackburn by train.
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