4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Blackburn
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Blackburn will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 58 trains that leave Manchester for Blackburn on Sat, Aug 22, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 22 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Sat, Aug 22 the slowest trains will take 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P240364:43 PM0h51Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:34 PMBlackburn station (BBN)€51One-way0 transfers- P2405912:44 PM0h50Manchester Victoria (MCV)1:34 PMBlackburn station (BBN)€51One-way0 transfers
- P240293:43 PM0h51Manchester Victoria (MCV)4:34 PMBlackburn station (BBN)€51One-way0 transfers
- P241188:04 AM1h07Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:11 AMBlackburn station (BBN)€61One-way0 transfers
- G853254:15 PM0h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:04 PMBlackburn station (BBN)€71One-way0 transfers
- P240678:15 AM0h48Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:03 AMBlackburn station (BBN)€81One-way0 transfers
- G853254:15 PM0h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:04 PMBlackburn station (BBN)€71One-way0 transfers
- G853027:15 PM0h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)8:04 PMBlackburn station (BBN)€81One-way0 transfers
- G853048:15 PM0h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:04 PMBlackburn station (BBN)€81One-way0 transfers
- P2406110:14 PM0h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:03 PMBlackburn station (BBN)€131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 prices starting from €2. 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 €2, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 34 km
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1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Blackburn train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Blackburn trains for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P24040 | On time 5:43 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h52 | 6:35 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89069 · C31716 | On time 5:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h04 | 7:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
| P24120 | On time 6:03 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h07 | 7:10 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90365 | On time 6:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h50 | 7:05 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24046 | On time 6:43 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h51 | 7:34 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89057 · G89018 | On time 6:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h04 | 8:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 22 | |||||
| P24118 | 8:04 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h07 | 9:11 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24067 | 8:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h48 | 9:03 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24044 | 8:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h49 | 9:34 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89063 · G88967 | 8:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h04 | 10:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
| P24122 | 9:03 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h05 | 10:08 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85301 | 9:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h49 | 10:04 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24048 | 9:43 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h50 | 10:33 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89045 · G88972 | 9:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h04 | 11:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
| P24126 | 10:03 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h05 | 11:08 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Blackburn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Blackburn run on average 9 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 48m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 3:43 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Blackburn trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Blackburn from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Blackburn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Blackburn by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Blackburn
Most Manchester to Blackburn trains use the Manchester Victoria to Blackburn station pair, with some services arriving at Mill Hill (Lancs). Use this guide to compare Manchester and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Blackburn leave from?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Which Blackburn station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Blackburn from Blackburn city centre
Blackburn train station facilities and services
Blackburn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Mill Hill (Lancs) from Blackburn city centre
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Mill Hill (Lancs) train station facilities and services
Mill Hill (Lancs) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category C Station, Acces to platform down 30 steps with rest platform and handrail. Island platform accessed only by stairs, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Cherry Tree from Blackburn city centre
Cherry Tree is 2 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Cherry Tree train station facilities and services
Cherry Tree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cherry Tree: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cherry Tree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Preston platform: From Green Lane down 50 metre ramps with handrail to platform. Colne platform: Step free access from Green Lane. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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