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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Manchester is to bus which costs £5 - £12 and takes 1h 25m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Manchester?

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

How far is it from Blackburn to Manchester?

The distance between Blackburn and Manchester is 24 miles. The road distance is 26.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £18.

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

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

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackburn to Manchester?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Manchester is to train which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £12 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Blackburn to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackburn to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackburn to Manchester?

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

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
50 min
£9–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540
1h 25m
£5–12
Drive 26 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Manchestercar 26 mi
38 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Manchestertaxi 26 mi
38 min
£55–70
Line 481 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 481
2. Take the bus from Bus station to Printworksbus X43
1h 39m
Line 1 bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 1
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
2h 27m

Blackburn to Manchester by train

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Distance: 24 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £5–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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