What is the travel distance from Preston to Blackburn?

Preston and Blackburn are 10 miles (16 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Preston to Blackburn start their journey at Preston City Centre Bus Station and wind up at Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Preston to Blackburn on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	9:40pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	22m	10:22pm	Feniscowles Three Arches	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	34m	10:34pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	34m	11:34pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	22m	11:22pm	Feniscowles Three Arches	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Preston to Blackburn

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Blackburn. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage Duration

9 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration48m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $12	Average Duration26m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Preston and Blackburn?

Stops in Preston

A
Preston City Centre Bus Station
Carlisle St, Preston, Lancashire PR1, UK
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B
Preston Bus Stop
296 Aqueduct St, Preston PR1, UK

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

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Hotline

Hotline offers 76 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $6. The quickest ride takes around 67. Hotline offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Preston to Blackburn by bus

What is the travel distance from Preston to Blackburn?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$5

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The cheapest trip from Preston to Blackburn was searched and found on Nov 23, 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 Preston to Blackburn, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $5 for a bus ticket from Preston to Blackburn based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-25.