How much does a train ticket cost from Blackburn to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Blackburn to Manchester start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Blackburn to Manchester?

The average train journey time from Blackburn to Manchester is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 48m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Blackburn to Manchester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 19 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Blackburn to Manchester?

The earliest train from Blackburn to Manchester departs at 07:17. And the latest train departs at 23:20.

Train Blackburn to Manchester from £3

Next train departures

Next departures from Blackburn to Manchester on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:48	Blackburn	51m	09:39	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:18	Blackburn	49m	09:07	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:17	Blackburn	50m	08:07	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	07:18	Blackburn	1h 7m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	07:47	Blackburn	52m	08:39	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Blackburn to Manchester on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:47	Blackburn	52m	08:39	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:18	Blackburn	49m	09:07	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:17	Blackburn	50m	08:07	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	07:18	Blackburn	1h 7m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:20	Blackburn	1h 5m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Blackburn to Manchester on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:49	Blackburn	50m	17:39	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Blackburn	49m	09:38	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	08:07	Blackburn	1h 17m	09:24	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	10:07	Blackburn	1h 17m	11:24	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	10:48	Blackburn	50m	11:38	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Blackburn to Manchester on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:47	Blackburn	52m	08:39	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:18	Blackburn	48m	09:06	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:17	Blackburn	50m	08:07	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	07:18	Blackburn	1h 7m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:20	Blackburn	1h 5m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Blackburn to Manchester on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:20	Blackburn	1h 5m	17:25	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:18	Blackburn	48m	09:06	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:17	Blackburn	50m	08:07	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	07:18	Blackburn	1h 7m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	07:47	Blackburn	52m	08:39	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Blackburn to Manchester on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:20	Blackburn	1h 5m	16:25	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:18	Blackburn	48m	09:06	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:17	Blackburn	50m	08:07	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	07:18	Blackburn	1h 7m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	07:47	Blackburn	52m	08:39	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:15 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Blackburn to Manchester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 25mAverage duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £11	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £30	Average duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £3	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Blackburn to Manchester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Blackburn to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Blackburn to Manchester start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Blackburn to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Blackburn to Manchester is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 48m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Blackburn to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 19 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Blackburn to Manchester?
The earliest train from Blackburn to Manchester departs at 07:17. And the latest train departs at 23:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£8

10/12

£7

Today

£6

12/12

£6

13/12

£5

14/12

£6

15/12

£6

16/12

£7

The cheapest trip from Blackburn to Manchester was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Blackburn to Manchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £29 for a train ticket from Blackburn to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-13.