Bus Blackburn to Manchester - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Blackburn to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Blackburn to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$10

tomorrow

$53

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Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 10m	8:20 AM	Blackburn	Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Blackburn (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
	National Express	1h 25m	11:40 AM	Blackburn	Bus Stop	1:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Blackburn (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Blackburn to Manchester via Rawtenstall, you can save more than $7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 70%
  
  0h 41m
  
  Blackburn
  
  8 mi
  
  8:34 PM
  
  Rawtenstall
  Bus Stop
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Stop, Rawtenstall (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:34:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
Did you know that if you travel from Blackburn to Manchester via Rawtenstall, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Irwell Line
  
  0h 57m
  
  0
  
  10:03 AM
  
  Blackburn
  Tower View Belthorn Rd Bus Station
  
  10:26 AM
  
  Rawtenstall
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Irwell Line goes from Tower View Belthorn Rd Bus Station, Blackburn (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:03:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rawtenstall (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
- Witchway
  
  0h 33m
  
  0
  
  10:27 AM
  
  Rawtenstall
  Bus Stop
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Manchester
  Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Witchway goes from Bus Stop, Rawtenstall (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:27:00 AM to Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
Travel Time is 0h 13m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 25m	11:40 AM	Blackburn	Bus Stop	1:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Blackburn (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Blackburn to Manchester via Rawtenstall, you can save more than $50? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 94%
  
  0h 28m
  
  Blackburn
  
  8 mi
  
  12:04 AM
  
  Rawtenstall
  Bus Stop
  
  12:32 AM
  
  Manchester
  Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Stop, Rawtenstall (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:04:00 AM to Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:32:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 28m
Did you know that if you travel from Blackburn to Manchester via Rawtenstall, you can save more than $45? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Irwell Line
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:37 PM
  
  Blackburn
  Tower View Belthorn Rd Bus Station
  
  9:59 PM
  
  Rawtenstall
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Irwell Line goes from Tower View Belthorn Rd Bus Station, Blackburn (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:37:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rawtenstall (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
- Witchway
  
  0h 28m
  
  0
  
  10:04 PM
  
  Rawtenstall
  Bus Stop
  
  10:32 PM
  
  Manchester
  Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Witchway goes from Bus Stop, Rawtenstall (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:04:00 PM to Great Cheetham Street East (Stop B) Bus Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:32:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 28m
Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $45

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Blackburn to Manchester is $3 on 7/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Blackburn to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 1 times every day by bus from Blackburn to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Blackburn to Manchester starting from $3!

Cheapest Bus	$3
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 AM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	21.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Blackburn to Manchester

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Blackburn for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$53

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$23

Saturday 08/08

$24

Sunday 08/09

$33

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Blackburn to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Blackburn to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Blackburn to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Blackburn to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Blackburn and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Blackburn and Manchester.

Bus Stop

Penny Street 37

Cherry Tree Train Station

Royal Blackburn Hospital Bus Station

Royal Blackburn Hospital Royal Blackburn Hospital

Three Arches Bus Stop

Tower View Belthorn Rd Bus Station

Tower View Tower View

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Service and Comfort on the bus from Blackburn to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Blackburn to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Blackburn to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Blackburn to Manchester bus

How much does a Blackburn Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $3 and takes 1h 10m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Blackburn to Manchester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $3 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Blackburn to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Blackburn to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Blackburn to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Blackburn to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 1h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $10. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Blackburn to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Blackburn starts at 8:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Blackburn to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Blackburn for Manchester starts at 11:40 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Blackburn Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Blackburn to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Blackburn and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Blackburn to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Blackburn Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Blackburn Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Blackburn to Manchester on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Blackburn to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Blackburn and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Blackburn and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!