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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Blackburn
Showing times and prices for 23 Aug
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
50 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Blackburn will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Fast coaches
To travel from Liverpool to Blackburn you need to make at least one change.
NX540 · NX54016:403h00Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place19:40Blackburn, Penny Street£141One-way1 change- NX170 · NX54019:423h03Liverpool, Botanic Park22:45Blackburn, Penny Street£151One-way1 change
- NX170 · NX54016:173h23Liverpool, Botanic Park19:40Blackburn, Penny Street£151One-way1 change
- NX170 · NX54016:133h27Liverpool, University19:40Blackburn, Penny Street£151One-way1 change
- NX170 · NX54019:383h07Liverpool, University22:45Blackburn, Penny Street£151One-way1 change
- NX540 · NX54016:403h00Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place19:40Blackburn, Penny Street£141One-way1 change
- NX170 · NX54019:423h03Liverpool, Botanic Park22:45Blackburn, Penny Street£151One-way1 change
- NX170 · NX54019:383h07Liverpool, University22:45Blackburn, Penny Street£151One-way1 change
- NX170 · NX54019:303h15Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place22:45Blackburn, Penny Street£151One-way1 change
- NX170 · NX54016:173h23Liverpool, Botanic Park19:40Blackburn, Penny Street£151One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach 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 coach 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 50 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Blackburn bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Blackburn coaches for today, Saturday 22 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX170 · NX540 | 16:13 Liverpool, University | 3h27 | 19:40 Blackburn, Penny Street | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX540 | 16:17 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h23 | 19:40 Blackburn, Penny Street | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX540 | 16:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 3h00 | 19:40 Blackburn, Penny Street | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX540 | 19:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 3h15 | 22:45 Blackburn, Penny Street | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX540 | 19:38 Liverpool, University | 3h07 | 22:45 Blackburn, Penny Street | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX540 | 19:42 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h03 | 22:45 Blackburn, Penny Street | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Blackburn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Liverpool to Blackburn run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 22:21. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 3h 0m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £8
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 22:21 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £8
Bus providers: National Express, Arriva UK from Liverpool to BlackburnYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Blackburn with National Express, Arriva UK for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
£12
National Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Arriva UK
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 43m
Cheapest Price
£9
Arriva UK frequency
16 a day
Complete guide to Blackburn
Things to do in Blackburn
Discover the best of Blackburn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Blackburn trip today.
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Haworth Art Gallery
Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington shows fine and decorative art in a historic house, with attractive grounds and changing exhibitions.
The Lewis Textile Museum
The Lewis Textile Museum explores Blackburn’s cotton heritage through machinery, displays, and practical insight into the town’s industrial past.
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Corporation Park
Corporation Park is a Victorian park with formal gardens, lakes, sports areas, and elevated views, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
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Witton Country Park
Witton Country Park offers broad green space, woodland paths, riverside walks, and family-friendly trails on the western edge of Blackburn.
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Roddlesworth and Tockholes
The moorland routes around Roddlesworth and Tockholes offer reservoirs, woodland, and panoramic walking country popular with local hikers.
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Blackburn Curry
A spiced South Asian-style lamb or chicken curry that became a Blackburn staple through the town’s strong curry house tradition.
Meat And Potato Pie
A flaky pie filled with minced beef and potato, long favoured across Lancashire as a hearty working-class meal.
Chorley Cake
A baked suet pudding with currants, often served with custard. It is a classic Lancashire dessert still known in East Lancashire.
Exchange Coffee Company
Well-known local bakery and café for Lancashire breakfasts, pies, sandwiches, cakes, and traditional baked goods.
Mr Fred's Bar and Lounge
Contemporary restaurant at Stanley House offering British dishes in an elegant country-house setting near Blackburn.
Akbar's
Stylish Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grills, and polished service in a modern setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and meals are usually cheaper than in London or Manchester, and local buses are affordable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Blackburn Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- :
- Day pass
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To the city centre
Blackburn Penny Street -> Blackburn Town Centre
- Distance
- 400 m
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Blackburn station is about 5 minutes’ walk from Blackburn Town Centre and the bus station via Railway Road.
- Check the operator app or website before travel for current fares and whether contactless payment is accepted on your route.
FAQs: Liverpool to Blackburn coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Liverpool to Blackburn can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Liverpool to Blackburn is £15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Liverpool to Blackburn is 3h 0m to travel the 50 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Liverpool to Blackburn leaves at 0:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Liverpool to Blackburn leaves at 22:21.
There are 6 coaches a day from Liverpool to Blackburn which require at least one change with National Express, Arriva UK. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Liverpool to Blackburn, you can count on National Express, Arriva UK for the best way to get you to Blackburn. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Liverpool and Blackburn and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Liverpool , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place, Liverpool, University, Liverpool, Botanic Park, Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool, Kwik Fit Old Swan . When arriving in Blackburn , you can end your route in coach stations like Blackburn, Penny Street.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Blackburn, Penny Street, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Blackburn from Liverpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Liverpool to Blackburn is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Blackburn including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Liverpool to Blackburn:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Liverpool to Blackburn for coach company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Liverpool to Blackburn depends on the coach companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Liverpool to Blackburn.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Liverpool to Blackburn:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Liverpool to Blackburn:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Liverpool to Blackburn.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Liverpool to Blackburn with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Liverpool to Blackburn with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Liverpool to Blackburn with the following coach company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Blackburn
Most Liverpool to Blackburn buses use the Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place to Blackburn, Penny Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Blackburn bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Liverpool
Arrival bus stations in Blackburn
Which Liverpool station do buses to Blackburn leave from?
Buses from Liverpool to Blackburn leave from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place. The station is 1 km from Liverpool city centre at Canning Place, Liverpool L1 8JX, UK.
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning PlaceCanning Place, Liverpool L1 8JX, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus10A · 11m · £4 · every ~25 min
City Explorer 101 · 41m · every ~3 min
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the Station (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Elevators, ramps.
Liverpool, UniversityUniversity of Liverpool, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool, University from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, University is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus10A · 4m · £4 · every ~11 min
Liverpool, University bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, University has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, University: Taxis.
Liverpool, Botanic ParkWavertree Botanic Garden and Park, Edge Ln, Innovation Blvd, Liverpool L7 9PL, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool, Botanic Park from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, Botanic Park is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus79 · 13m · £2 · every ~21 min
Liverpool, Botanic Park bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, Botanic Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool, Botanic Park. ATMs are available at Liverpool, Botanic Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, Botanic Park.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, Botanic Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, Botanic Park: Station is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
Which Blackburn station do buses from Liverpool arrive at?
Buses from Liverpool to Blackburn arrive at Blackburn, Penny Street. Blackburn, Penny Street is from Blackburn city centre.
Blackburn, Penny StreetBlackburn, Blackburn BB1 5AX, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Blackburn, Penny Street from Blackburn city centre
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Blackburn, Penny Street bus station facilities and services
Blackburn, Penny Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Blackburn, Penny Street. ATMs are available at Blackburn, Penny Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn, Penny Street.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackburn, Penny Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn, Penny Street: Access ramps available for wheelchairs.
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