What is the distance between Blackburn and Manchester?

Blackburn and Manchester are 22 miles (35 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Blackburn to Manchester?

If you're headed to Manchester from Blackburn, chances are that your bus will depart from Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop and arrive at Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Coronation Street The Tour, Ordsall Hall, Chester Zoo, Manchester City Football Club and Chinatown.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Blackburn to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 35m	9:55am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 25m	12:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:20am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 35m	9:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 25m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Blackburn to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 10m	9:55am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:45am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 10m	9:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 25m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 25m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Blackburn to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 35m	9:55am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 25m	12:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:20am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 35m	9:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 25m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Blackburn to Manchester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 35m	9:55am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 25m	12:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:20am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 35m	9:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	1h 25m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Blackburn to Manchester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, 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$8 - $15	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $39	Average Duration1h 11m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive feedback about the comfortable seats and excellent service provided by drivers on trips to and from Manchester. However, some travelers noted that instructions were not clearly visible for newcomers, which could cause slight delays in timing.

National Express Blackburn Manchester recent customer reviews

Timely and comfortable

Sakeena M.

January 3, 2025

Instructions not visible for new travelers and little late on time.

Anwar A.

December 21, 2024

Comfortable seats. Excellent service from drivers too and from Manchester

Geraldine T.

April 7, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Blackburn and Manchester?

Stops in Blackburn

A - Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop

B - Blackburn Bus Station

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Shudehill

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Blackburn to Manchester by bus

What is the distance between Blackburn and Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Blackburn to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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$6

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$6

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$6

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$6

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$6

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$6

The cheapest trip from Blackburn to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $14 for a bus ticket from Blackburn to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-21.