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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Blackburn
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Blackburn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Blackburn:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Blackburn costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 55m versus 53m 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.
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.
- P24111
4:03 PM 1h08 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 5:11 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P24111
4:03 PM 1h08 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 5:11 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G85301
9:15 AM 0h49 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 10:04 AM Blackburn station (BBN) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P24036
4:43 PM 0h51 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 5:34 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - P24029
3:43 PM 0h51 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 4:34 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - P24120
6:03 PM 1h07 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 7:10 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX540
7:40 PM 1h15 Manchester, Coach Station 8:55 PM Blackburn, Penny Street $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Blackburn:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Blackburn costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
- Around 8 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, Transpennine Express to go to Blackburn by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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