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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 an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. 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 train costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m 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 $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Blackburn costing on average $10.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 54m 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.
- P2412910:03 PM1h16Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:19 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P2412910:03 PM1h16Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:19 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P2405110:08 PM0h48Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:56 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P2411910:03 AM1h16Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:19 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$61One-way0 transfers
- P241352:03 PM1h16Manchester Victoria (MCV)3:19 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$61One-way0 transfers
- P2412712:03 PM1h16Manchester Victoria (MCV)1:19 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$61One-way0 transfers
- NX5409:40 PM1h05Manchester, Coach Station10:45 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$81One-way0 transfers
- NX5406:20 PM1h20Manchester, Coach Station7:40 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Blackburn:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Blackburn costing on average $10.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- 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 Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Blackburn by train.
- Travel with National Express, The Burnley Bus Company to go to Blackburn by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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