How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Blackburn?

The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Blackburn start from £6. The average price for this route is around £6. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Blackburn?

The average bus journey time from Manchester to Blackburn is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 22 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 5m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to Blackburn route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Blackburn?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Blackburn at 17:35. And the latest bus departs at 22:10.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Blackburn?

A bus journey from Manchester to Blackburn produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Manchester to Blackburn from £5 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Blackburn on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 20m	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	Coach Station	1h 5m	23:00	Blackburn Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 20m	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	21:55	Coach Station	1h 5m	23:00	Blackburn Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	17:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Blackburn on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 20m	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 5m	23:15	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 20m	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 5m	23:15	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	17:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Blackburn on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 20m	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 5m	23:15	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 20m	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 5m	23:15	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	17:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Blackburn on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 20m	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 5m	23:15	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 20m	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 5m	23:15	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	17:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h	19:35	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Blackburn on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:45	Coach Station	1h 20m	20:05	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 5m	23:15	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	18:45	Coach Station	1h 20m	20:05	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 5m	23:15	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	18:05	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h	20:05	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20train per day

1h 16mAverage duration

21 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £12	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £33	Average duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £3	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

4/529,741 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29741 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £6

National Express Manchester Blackburn recent customer reviews

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

Steven L.

11 November 2018

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Blackburn

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

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Blackburn?
The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Blackburn start from £6. The average price for this route is around £6. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Blackburn?
The average bus journey time from Manchester to Blackburn is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 22 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 5m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Blackburn route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Blackburn?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Blackburn at 17:35. And the latest bus departs at 22:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Blackburn?
A bus journey from Manchester to Blackburn produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/11

£5

29/11

£5

Today

£5

01/12

£5

02/12

£5

03/12

£5

04/12

£5

05/12

£5

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Blackburn was searched and found on 4 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 bus tickets from Manchester to Blackburn as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £12 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 £5, which is on 2025-12-04.