How to travel from Liverpool to Blackburn

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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 an average ticket price of DKK 115 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of DKK 115, while a train costs an average of DKK 177.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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Driving

DKK 177

Average price

DKK 115

Average price

Cheapest

DKK 102

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 16m

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30m

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3h 7m

Average total duration

2h 37m

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30m

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1h 7m

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CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

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CO2 emissions

Northern Rail

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Blackburn is a bus with an average price of DKK 115.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Blackburn:

A bus is DKK 62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Blackburn costing on average DKK 177.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Blackburn including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Blackburn among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around DKK 177 compared to roughly DKK 102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 74. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Liverpool to Blackburn

How to get from Liverpool to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Blackburn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    1:35 PM5h00
    Liverpool
    6:35 PMBlackburn
    DKK 1051One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    1:35 PM5h00
    Liverpool
    6:35 PMBlackburn
    DKK 1051One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    4:35 PM3h20
    Liverpool
    7:55 PMBlackburn
    DKK 1081One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    7:15 PM4h00
    Liverpool
    11:15 PMBlackburn
    DKK 1081One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Blackburn

Travel to Blackburn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Blackburn.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Blackburn including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Blackburn is a bus with an average price of DKK 115.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Blackburn:

A bus is DKK 62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Blackburn costing on average DKK 177.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

The distance from Liverpool to Blackburn is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Blackburn is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Blackburn:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Blackburn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Mersey Rail to go to Blackburn by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Blackburn by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Blackburn often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester Victoria (MCV), Preston station (PRE), Manchester, Bolton, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackburn and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Blackburn to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Blackburn allows you to explore its historical sites such as Blackburn Cathedral and the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery, as well as enjoy its local parks and vibrant markets.

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