What is the travel distance from Manchester to Blackburn?

The distance between the two cities is 22 miles (35 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Manchester to Blackburn start their journey at Coach Station and wind up at Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Manchester to Blackburn from $6 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:15pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:15pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:05pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:15pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	6:45pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	8:05pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:15pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h	8:05pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:55pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:00pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:00pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:00pm	Blackburn Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:00pm	Blackburn Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:15pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:15pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:15pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 20m	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 5m	11:15pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h	7:35pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Blackburn

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Blackburn. The journey takes about 1 hour 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22train per day

1h 16mAverage Duration

28 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $15	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $43	Average Duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $8

National Express Manchester Blackburn recent customer reviews

Bus 40 mins late, little to no communication from staff.

Steven L.

November 11, 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Blackburn?

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Manchester Airport

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Blackburn

A - Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop

B - Blackburn Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Blackburn by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$6

11/18

$6

Today

$6

11/20

No data

11/21

$6

11/22

$6

11/23

$6

11/24

$6

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Blackburn was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 Manchester to Blackburn, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $16 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 $6 which is on 2025-11-22.