What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Blackburn?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Blackburn is to bus which costs £5 - £11 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Blackburn?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Blackburn is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Blackburn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Blackburn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Blackburn. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Blackburn?

The distance between Manchester and Blackburn is 24 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Blackburn without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £2 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Blackburn?

The train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburn takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Blackburn bus from?

Manchester to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Blackburn train from?

Manchester to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Manchester to Blackburn is to train which takes 50 min and costs £2 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £11 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to Blackburn bus arrive?

Manchester to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Blackburn train arrive?

Manchester to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Blackburn is 26 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Manchester to Blackburn.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Blackburn?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Blackburn?

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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Manchester to Blackburn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Blackburn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
50 min
£2–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 540
1h 20m
£5–11
Drive 25.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Blackburncar 25.9 mi
38 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Blackburntaxi 25.9 mi
38 min
£55–70
Bus, line 481 bus
1. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbus X43
2. Take the bus from Bus station to Mincing Lanebus 481
1h 55m
Line 36 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus 1
2h 33m

Manchester to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 24 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Blackburn, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–15 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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