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 Manchester Airport in Manchester will take you to Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop in Blackburn.

Bus from Manchester to Blackburn starting at $8 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Blackburn on November 27
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 29
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 30
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 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 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 December 1
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 December 2
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 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 - $61	Average Duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Blackburn?

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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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

A
Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop
8 Salford, Blackburn BB1 6HG, UK
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B
Blackburn Bus Station
2479 Brown St, Blackburn BB1, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29735 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.

November 11, 2018

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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 Manchester Airport 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.

Best price found

11-25

$8

11-26

$8

Today

$8

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No data

11-29

$8

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$8

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$8

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$8

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Blackburn was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $8

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 $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 2025-11-29.