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Trains from Manchester Stations to Blackburn (BBN)

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70

train journeys
per day

20

miles (33 kms)

47 mins

fastest journey

04:57 / 01:35

first / last train

51

direct trains

2

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Manchester Stations to Blackburn (BBN)

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On a typical weekday there are 70 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Blackburn , with 51 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Stations to Blackburn is approximately 20 miles (33 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 13 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Blackburn.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Victoria to Blackburn. The fastest journey time on this route takes 47 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Blackburn Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:57
    1 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    06:01
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Blackburn
    Manchester Piccadilly to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:43
    51 mins Direct
    06:34
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:04
    1 hrs 7 mins Direct
    07:11
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:13
    47 mins Direct
    07:00
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:25
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    07:49
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Blackburn
    Manchester Oxford Road to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:39
    1 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    08:00
    Deansgate
    Blackburn
    Deansgate to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:03
    1 hrs 9 mins Direct
    08:12
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    48 mins Direct
    08:03
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:43
    51 mins Direct
    08:34
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    1 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    09:00
    Deansgate
    Blackburn
    Deansgate to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:04
    1 hrs 8 mins Direct
    09:12
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    48 mins Direct
    09:03
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:44
    50 mins Direct
    09:34
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:56
    1 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    10:00
    Deansgate
    Blackburn
    Deansgate to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:04
    1 hrs 6 mins Direct
    10:10
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:15
    48 mins Direct
    10:03
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:43
    51 mins Direct
    10:34
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:56
    1 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    11:00
    Deansgate
    Blackburn
    Deansgate to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:04
    1 hrs 6 mins Direct
    11:10
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    48 mins Direct
    11:03
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Blackburn Station

Station name Blackburn (BBN)
Address Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 06:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 06:40 - 18:00
Thursday 06:40 - 18:00
Friday 06:40 - 19:00
Saturday 06:40 - 19:00
Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Stations and Blackburn

The travel time between Manchester Stations and Blackburn by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Stations and Blackburn vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 70 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:57, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:35.

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Amenities on trains between Manchester Stations and Blackburn can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 51 direct services per day from Manchester Stations to Blackburn

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Blackburn.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Manchester Stations and Blackburn, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.