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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Coach Station | Blackburn Bus Stop | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Coach Station | Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Coach Station | Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Coach Station | Blackburn Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN) | Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Blackburn
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Blackburn. The journey takes about 1 hour 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Blackburn?
Stops in Manchester
- A16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
- CShudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
- D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK - E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK - F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom
Stops in Blackburn
- A8 Salford, Blackburn BB1 6HG, UK
- B
Blackburn Bus Station
2479 Brown St, Blackburn BB1, UK
Compare bus companies
Based on 29723 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $11
National Express Manchester Blackburn recent customer reviews
Bus 40 mins late, little to no communication from staff.
Steven L.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Blackburn by bus
What is the travel distance from Manchester to Blackburn?
Manchester and Blackburn are 35 km (22 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Blackburn?
Buses departing from Coach Station in Manchester will take you to Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop in Blackburn.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Blackburn was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $8To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Blackburn, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $8 to $22 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Blackburn based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-23.
