How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Blackburn?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Blackburn start at $6. The average price for this train route is around $21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Manchester to Blackburn?

The average train trip from Manchester to Blackburn takes 1h 16m and covers 33 km. The quickest train gets you there in 48m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Blackburn route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 20 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Manchester to Blackburn departs at 7:03am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.

Train Manchester to Blackburn from $6

Next train departures

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Manchester Victoria	1h 8m	8:12am	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	7:15am	Manchester Victoria	49m	8:04am	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	7:43am	Manchester Victoria	51m	8:34am	Blackburn	No tags
Train	7:56am	Deansgate	1h 4m	9:00am	Blackburn	No tags
Train	8:04am	Manchester Victoria	1h 8m	9:12am	Blackburn	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Manchester Victoria	1h 8m	8:12am	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	7:15am	Manchester Victoria	49m	8:04am	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	7:43am	Manchester Victoria	51m	8:34am	Blackburn	No tags
Train	7:56am	Deansgate	1h 4m	9:00am	Blackburn	No tags
Train	8:04am	Manchester Victoria	1h 8m	9:12am	Blackburn	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Manchester Victoria	1h 8m	8:12am	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	7:15am	Manchester Victoria	49m	8:04am	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	7:43am	Manchester Victoria	51m	8:34am	Blackburn	No tags
Train	7:56am	Deansgate	1h 4m	9:00am	Blackburn	No tags
Train	8:04am	Manchester Victoria	1h 8m	9:12am	Blackburn	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Manchester Victoria	1h 8m	8:12am	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	7:15am	Manchester Victoria	49m	8:04am	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	7:43am	Manchester Victoria	51m	8:34am	Blackburn	No tags
Train	7:56am	Deansgate	1h 4m	9:00am	Blackburn	No tags
Train	8:04am	Manchester Victoria	1h 8m	9:12am	Blackburn	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:55am	Manchester Victoria	49m	8:44am	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	9:45am	Manchester Victoria	48m	10:33am	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	8:33am	Manchester Victoria	1h 19m	9:52am	Blackburn	No tags
Train	8:56am	Manchester Victoria	1h 2m	9:58am	Blackburn	No tags
Train	9:58am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 4m	11:02am	Blackburn	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 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.

20train per day

1h 16mAverage Duration

33 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $21	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$6 - $60	Average Duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration1h 30m	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 WiFi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at $6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Blackburn by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Blackburn?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Blackburn start at $6. The average price for this train route is around $21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Manchester to Blackburn?
The average train trip from Manchester to Blackburn takes 1h 16m and covers 33 km. The quickest train gets you there in 48m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Blackburn route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 20 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Blackburn?
The earliest train from Manchester to Blackburn departs at 7:03am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-29

$14

11-30

$9

Today

$14

12-02

$14

12-03

$10

12-04

$14

12-05

$9

12-06

$6

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Blackburn was searched and found on Dec 6, 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 train tickets from Manchester to Blackburn, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $57 for a train 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 2025-12-06.