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Trains from Manchester Stations to Blackburn (BBN)

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71

train journeys
per day

20

miles (33 kms)

0hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

04:57 / 01:36

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 71 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Blackburn , with 51 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 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 0hrs 48 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Manchester Stations  to Blackburn

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Blackburn Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    04:57
    1 hrs 4 mins1 change
    06:01
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Blackburn
    Manchester Piccadilly to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:43
    51 minsDirect
    06:34
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:55
    1 hrs 5 mins1 change
    07:00
    Deansgate
    Blackburn
    Deansgate to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:04
    1 hrs 7 minsDirect
    07:11
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:14
    49 minsDirect
    07:03
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:25
    1 hrs 24 mins1 change
    07:49
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Blackburn
    Manchester Oxford Road to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:39
    1 hrs 21 mins1 change
    08:00
    Deansgate
    Blackburn
    Deansgate to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:03
    1 hrs 9 minsDirect
    08:12
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:15
    49 minsDirect
    08:04
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:43
    51 minsDirect
    08:34
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:56
    1 hrs 4 mins1 change
    09:00
    Deansgate
    Blackburn
    Deansgate to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:04
    1 hrs 8 minsDirect
    09:12
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:15
    49 minsDirect
    09:04
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:45
    49 minsDirect
    09:34
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:56
    1 hrs 4 mins1 change
    10:00
    Deansgate
    Blackburn
    Deansgate to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:04
    1 hrs 6 minsDirect
    10:10
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:15
    49 minsDirect
    10:04
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:43
    50 minsDirect
    10:33
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:56
    1 hrs 4 mins1 change
    11:00
    Deansgate
    Blackburn
    Deansgate to Blackburn
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:04
    1 hrs 6 minsDirect
    11:10
    Manchester Victoria
    Blackburn
    Manchester Victoria to Blackburn

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
AddressPreston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed byVT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Blackburn Station

Station name Blackburn (BBN)
AddressBlackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX
Managed byNT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 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 DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

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 0hrs 48 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 71 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:57, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:36.

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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.