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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery presents local history, archaeology, textiles, and fine art in a compact town-centre museum worth a careful visit.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
17 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
17 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bamber Bridge to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bamber Bridge to Blackburn will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Bamber Bridge to Blackburn, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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.
P23909
P23909Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bamber Bridge to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 12 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Coach takes on average 39m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (16m by train vs 23m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bamber Bridge to Blackburn trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P23909 | 5:29 Bamber Bridge station (BMB) | 0h17 | 5:46 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bamber Bridge to Blackburn run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 11m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 23:42 |
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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery presents local history, archaeology, textiles, and fine art in a compact town-centre museum worth a careful visit.
Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington shows fine and decorative art in a historic house, with attractive grounds and changing exhibitions.
The Lewis Textile Museum explores Blackburn’s cotton heritage through machinery, displays, and practical insight into the town’s industrial past.
Corporation Park is a Victorian park with formal gardens, lakes, sports areas, and elevated views, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Witton Country Park offers broad green space, woodland paths, riverside walks, and family-friendly trails on the western edge of Blackburn.
The moorland routes around Roddlesworth and Tockholes offer reservoirs, woodland, and panoramic walking country popular with local hikers.
A spiced South Asian-style lamb or chicken curry that became a Blackburn staple through the town’s strong curry house tradition.
A flaky pie filled with minced beef and potato, long favoured across Lancashire as a hearty working-class meal.
A baked suet pudding with currants, often served with custard. It is a classic Lancashire dessert still known in East Lancashire.
Well-known local bakery and café for Lancashire breakfasts, pies, sandwiches, cakes, and traditional baked goods.
Contemporary restaurant at Stanley House offering British dishes in an elegant country-house setting near Blackburn.
Stylish Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grills, and polished service in a modern setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and meals are usually cheaper than in London or Manchester, and local buses are affordable for visitors.
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.
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Blackburn station -> Blackburn Town Centre, Blackburn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bamber Bridge to Blackburn by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bamber Bridge to Blackburn trains use the Bamber Bridge to Blackburn station pair, with some services arriving at Mill Hill (Lancs). Use this guide to compare Bamber Bridge and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bamber Bridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bamber Bridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bamber Bridge: Parking.
Available at Bamber Bridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bamber Bridge: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Preston platform:please note there are no tactile pavings at this station level access from car park, Blackburn platform : via short path from Station Road at level crossing. Access between platforms is over road level crossing, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Blackburn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Mill Hill (Lancs) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category C Station, Acces to platform down 30 steps with rest platform and handrail. Island platform accessed only by stairs, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cherry Tree is 2 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Cherry Tree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cherry Tree: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cherry Tree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Preston platform: From Green Lane down 50 metre ramps with handrail to platform. Colne platform: Step free access from Green Lane. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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