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How to get fromOpenshaw to Blackburnby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Clayton Hall to Victoriatram tram Blue Line
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    1h 28m
    £9–18

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 540
    2h 37m
    £6–9

  3. Drive  27.7 mi

    1. Drive from Openshaw to Blackburncar car 27.7 mi
    42 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Openshaw to Blackburntaxi taxi 27.7 mi
    42 min
    £55–75

  5. Line 219 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greenside Street to Piccadilly Stationbus bus 221 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    1h 38m
    £9–18

  6. Line 37 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus bus 37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus bus 1
    2h 57m

Openshaw to Blackburn by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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