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 $6.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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Bus

$7

Average price

Cheapest

$10

Average price

1h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

54m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 39m

Average total duration

1h 9m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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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 Rail (3)L09572
07:15AM0h49
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
08:04AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)L09494
06:14AM0h49
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
07:03AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)L09572
07:15AM0h49
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
08:04AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$71One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)L09998
06:04AM1h07
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
07:11AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$61One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)L09633
07:03AM1h07
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
08:10AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)L08298 · Y25391
06:39AM1h21
Deansgate (DGT)
08:00AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$231One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540
06:15PM1h20
Manchester, Coach Station
07:35PMBlackburn, Penny Street
$81One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX540
10:10PM1h05
Manchester, Coach Station
11:15PMBlackburn, Penny Street
$81One-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 $3 (€3).

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 $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
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 Northern Rail (3) to go to Blackburn by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Blackburn by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Blackburn:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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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