🚌 Bus from Accrington to Blackburn
4 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 17:40 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6A | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~15 min | 68 | 06:55 | 17:40 | Bus Station (Stand 3) |
| 59 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~27 min | 22 | 07:12 | 19:48 | Bus Station (Stand 10) |
| 6 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~15 min | 6 | 21:40 | 23:40 | Bus Station (Night Stand) |
| 540 | National Express | ~25 min | 3 | 07:35 | 11:00 | Bus Station (Stand 4) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Accrington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Accrington to Blackburn?
4 routes run directly from Accrington to Blackburn: the 6A (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 59 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 6 (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 540 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Accrington to Blackburn?
Around 15 minutes on the 6A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Accrington to Blackburn?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 6A) leaves around 06:55 and the last around 17:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Accrington to Blackburn?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.