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How to get from Warrington to Blackburn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Warrington to Blackburn in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 22A bus from Central Station (Stop Fb) station to Newton-Le-Willows Rail Station (Stop C) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22A22A
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Blackburn
Leaves from Central Station (Stop Fb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station (Stop Fb)
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22A22A
    Wait for bus
    22A
    Earlestown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton-Le-Willows Rail Station (Stop C)
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newton-Le-Willows
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn
    Walk to
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Warrington to Blackburn in North West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Warrington Central station to Manchester Oxford Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Blackburn
Leaves from Warrington Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrington Central
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    37 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Blackburn
    Walk to
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Warrington to Blackburn

The distance between Warrington, North West and Blackburn, North West is approximately 45.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Warrington to Blackburn by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Warrington

Warrington is located at Dallam Lane, North West and the nearest public transport station is St Peter's Way.

Train stations close to Warrington:

  • Warrington Bank Quay
  • Sankey For Penketh
  • Warrington West

Bus stations close to Warrington:

  • St Peter's Way
  • Central Station (Stop Fa)
  • Tesco

Public transport stations close to Blackburn, North West

Blackburn is located at Blackburn, North West and the nearest public transport station is Mincing Lane.

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Mincing Lane
  • The Mall
  • Darwen Street

By train

To get from Warrington to Blackburn in North West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Warrington Central station to Manchester Oxford Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Blackburn
Leaves from Warrington Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrington Central
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    37 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Blackburn
    Walk to
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Warrington to Blackburn?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 22A, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Warrington to Blackburn?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Warrington and Blackburn?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Warrington to Blackburn?

    The 22A bus line goes from Central Station (Stop Fb) station near Warrington in Warrington to Earlestown station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Earlestown station near Blackburn in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Warrington to Blackburn by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Warrington in Warrington and Blackburn in North West by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Warrington to get to Blackburn?

    Get on the 22A bus from the Central Station (Stop Fb) stop near Warrington in Warrington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Warrington and Blackburn?

    Get off the bus at the Earlestown station, which is closest to Blackburn in North West.

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