Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£3

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£7

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

48 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

49 m

Trains on 05 Sept

52

Distance

33 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.

Fast trains

On Sat 05 Sept, we found 52 trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN), including 51 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 49 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.

  • Northern RailP24122
    9:031h05
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    10:08Blackburn station (BBN)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24027
    5:430h51
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    6:34Blackburn station (BBN)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24118
    8:041h07
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    9:11Blackburn station (BBN)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24029
    15:430h51
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    16:34Blackburn station (BBN)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24044
    8:450h49
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    9:34Blackburn station (BBN)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, while a coach costs an average of £8.

Distance: 33 km

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Coach
Driving

£4

Average Price

Cheapest

£8

Average Price

£7

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 35m

Average total duration

1h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Northern Rail

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National Express

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) is a train with an average price of £4.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN):

A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) costing on average £8.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Blackburn station (BBN) take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Blackburn station (BBN) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £4 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 54m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailP24058
On time
21:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
22:34 Blackburn station (BBN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24136
Delayed
21:35 22:05Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h05
22:40 22:40Blackburn station (BBN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24061
On time
22:14 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
23:03 Blackburn station (BBN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24141
On time
23:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h09
0:12 Blackburn station (BBN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG85310
On time
23:14 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
0:03 Blackburn station (BBN)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP240275:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
6:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241096:04 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h06
7:10 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG853276:14 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
7:03 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP28616 · G89545 · G889606:32 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h28
8:00 Blackburn station (BBN)2 changes
Northern RailP241147:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h07
8:10 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG903627:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
8:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP240387:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
8:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241188:04 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h07
9:11 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP240678:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h48
9:03 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP240448:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
9:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241229:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h05
10:08 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG853019:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
10:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP240489:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h50
10:33 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2412610:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h05
11:08 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8530310:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
11:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2405210:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
11:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2413011:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h05
12:08 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8530911:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
12:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2405611:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
12:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2413412:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h05
13:08 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8531312:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
13:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2405912:44 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h50
13:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2413813:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h05
14:08 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8531813:14 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h50
14:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2406213:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
14:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2414314:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h05
15:08 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8532014:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
15:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2406614:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
15:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2414515:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h05
16:08 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2406915:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
16:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2402915:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
16:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2411216:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h07
17:10 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8532516:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
17:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2403616:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
17:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2411617:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h06
18:09 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG9036317:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h52
18:07 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2404017:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h52
18:35 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2412018:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h07
19:10 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG9036518:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h50
19:05 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2404618:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
19:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2412419:05 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h05
20:10 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8530219:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
20:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2405019:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
20:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2412820:03 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h05
21:08 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8530420:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h49
21:04 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2405420:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
21:34 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2413321:04 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h06
22:10 Blackburn station (BBN)0 changesdirect

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Northern Rail as well as Northern Trains Limited offer trains services from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN).
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Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?

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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN).

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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN)

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Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 49m.

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
Distance
33 km
Average train duration
54m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
49m
First train
4:43
Last train
22:14
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
21 days
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

Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Blackburn station (BBN) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
49m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£3
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
48m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£7
Northern Trains Limited frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) 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 station (BBN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) covers a distance of 33 km and takes approximately 49m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) is 33 km.
The first train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) leaves at 4:43.
The last train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) departs at 22:14.
Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Blackburn station (BBN). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
To get from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) is by train, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Victoria to Blackburn offers pleasant views of the Lancashire countryside, showcasing rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, particularly as the train passes through areas like the West Pennine Moors.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Manchester Victoria to Blackburn. The journey takes 49m each way, covering a distance of 33 km. There are 5 train journeys available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN).

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Blackburn station (BBN)

Most Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Blackburn station (BBN) trains use the Manchester Victoria to Blackburn station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Blackburn station (BBN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Blackburn
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min

Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services

Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Most popular trains to and from Blackburn station (BBN) and Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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