How to travel from Manchester to Blackburn

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Compare train and bus 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 $3. 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 $3, and a bus costs an average of $7.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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$7

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$9

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1h 24m

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54m

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1h 39m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Blackburn is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Blackburn costing on average $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Blackburn including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Blackburn among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Blackburn

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailP24039
    9:45 AM0h49
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    10:34 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailP24039
    9:45 AM0h49
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    10:34 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailP24051
    10:08 PM0h47
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    10:55 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailP24028
    7:55 AM0h50
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    8:45 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailP24110
    8:33 AM1h18
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    9:51 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailP24127
    12:00 PM1h19
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    1:19 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX540
    9:40 PM1h05
    Manchester, Coach Station
    10:45 PMBlackburn, Penny Street
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX540
    6:20 PM1h20
    Manchester, Coach Station
    7:40 PMBlackburn, Penny Street
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Blackburn.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Blackburn including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Blackburn is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Blackburn costing on average $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 9m.

The distance from Manchester to Blackburn is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Blackburn is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Blackburn:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Blackburn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, The Burnley Bus Company to go to Blackburn by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Blackburn by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Blackburn with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Blackburn often also extend their vacation to go to London, Preston, Bolton, Stockport, Blackpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackburn and these popular destinations at a great price.

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