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

From Blackburn to Liverpool by bus and train

To get from Blackburn to Liverpool in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 10A bus from Lord Nelson Street station to Moorfields station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 10A10A
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lord Nelson Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 10A10A
    Wait for bus
    10A
    Liverpool One Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorfields
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Blackburn to Liverpool by train

To get from Blackburn to Liverpool in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Liverpool James Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    35 min
  • 6
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    New Brighton
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool James Street
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackburn to Liverpool

The distance between Blackburn, Liverpool and Liverpool, Liverpool is approximately 91.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn to Liverpool by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Liverpool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Blackburn

Blackburn is located at Blackburn, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is The Mall.

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • The Mall
  • Mincing Lane
  • Darwen Street

Public transport stations close to Liverpool, Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Dale Street, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal.

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool James Street
  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool Lime Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • James Street Station
  • Rumford Street
  • North John Street

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal

From Blackburn to Liverpool by train

To get from Blackburn to Liverpool in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Liverpool James Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    35 min
  • 6
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    New Brighton
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool James Street
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 10A.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Liverpool?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blackburn to Liverpool?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Blackburn station near Blackburn in North West to Rochdale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Rochdale station near Liverpool in Liverpool.

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

    The total travel time between Blackburn in North West and Liverpool in Liverpool by train and bus is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blackburn to get to Liverpool?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Blackburn station near Blackburn in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blackburn and Liverpool?

    Get off the train at the Rochdale stop, which is closest to Liverpool in Liverpool.