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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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$27 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Blackburn
How to get from Liverpool to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Blackburn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L08020 · Y253949:39 AM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:00 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX170 · NX5407:27 PM3h33Liverpool, Botanic Park11:00 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L08020 · Y253949:39 AM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:00 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$251One-way1 transfer
Other options
L08024 · Y2539510:39 AM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:00 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$261One-way1 transfer
L08009 · Y253938:39 AM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:00 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$251One-way1 transfer
NX171 · NX5403:02 PM4h33Liverpool, Botanic Park7:35 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$281One-way1 transfer
NX171 · NX5402:58 PM4h37Liverpool, University7:35 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$281One-way1 transfer
NX171 · NX5402:50 PM4h45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place7:35 PMBlackburn, Penny Street$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Blackburn:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Blackburn costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Blackburn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva North West to go to Blackburn by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Mersey Rail, first_transpennine_express to go to Blackburn by train.
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