The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bradford to Blackburn
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bradford to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Blackburn will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bradford for Blackburn every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
15:304h05Bradford19:35Blackburn£131One-way0 changes
18:154h45Bradford23:00Blackburn£161One-way0 changes
15:304h05Bradford19:35Blackburn£131One-way0 changes
18:154h45Bradford23:00Blackburn£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bradford to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 48 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bradford to Blackburn bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Blackburn coaches for today, Friday 1 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:15 Bradford | 5h00 | 23:15 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 2 May | |||||
![]() | 15:30 Bradford | 4h05 | 19:35 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Bradford to Blackburn by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bradford to Blackburn
Buses from Bradford to Blackburn run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:25, the last at 23:20. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 2:25 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
FAQs: Bradford to Blackburn coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford to Blackburn by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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