How to get from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre by bus and train?

From Blackburn to The Trafford Centre by bus and train

To get from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Salford Central station. Next, take the 100 bus from Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy) station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 100100
Walk to The Trafford Centre
Leaves from Blackburn
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salford Central
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Hollins Green
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and X50

To get from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Bolton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the X50 bus from Deansgate Station (Stop C) station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X50X50
Walk to The Trafford Centre
Leaves from Blackburn
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deansgate Station (Stop C)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X50X50
    Wait for bus
    X50
    The Trafford Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre
The distance between Blackburn, Trafford Park and The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park is approximately 31.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Trafford Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Blackburn

Blackburn is located at Blackburn, Trafford Park and the nearest public transport station is Mincing Lane.

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Mincing Lane
  • The Mall
  • Darwen Street
Public transport stations close to The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park

The Trafford Centre is located at 10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK, Trafford Park and the nearest public transport station is The Trafford Centre Metrolink (Stop A).

Bus stations close to The Trafford Centre:

  • The Trafford Centre Metrolink (Stop A)
  • The Trafford Centre Metrolink (Stop B)
  • Lismore Way
Related Routes

Alternative route from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and X50

To get from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Bolton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the X50 bus from Deansgate Station (Stop C) station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X50X50
Walk to The Trafford Centre
Leaves from Blackburn
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deansgate Station (Stop C)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X50X50
    Wait for bus
    X50
    The Trafford Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 100.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X50.

  • Is there a direct train between Blackburn and The Trafford Centre?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Blackburn to The Trafford Centre by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Blackburn in North West and The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park by train and bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blackburn to get to The Trafford Centre?

    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 The Trafford Centre?

    Get off the train at the Rochdale stop, which is closest to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

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