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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. 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 train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Blackburn:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Blackburn costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Blackburn
How to get from Manchester to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Blackburn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L095609:15 AM0h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:04 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L095609:15 AM0h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:04 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L095609:15 AM0h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:04 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y251339:03 AM1h05Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:08 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$111One-way0 transfers
- Y251398:04 AM1h07Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:11 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$111One-way0 transfers
- L096698:45 AM0h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:34 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$161One-way0 transfers
- NX5407:40 PM1h15Manchester, Coach Station8:55 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Blackburn:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Blackburn costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Blackburn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station 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.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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