Bus from Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) to Accrington
6 direct routes · 21–34 min · first bus 05:17, last bus 23:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Accrington as of 12:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Blackburn, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~34 min | 49 | Sat 43 · Sun 29 | 05:17 | 23:12 | Eanam Wharf (adj) | Ribblesdale Avenue (opp) | West End, Oswaldtwistle, West End, Oswaldtwistle & Church |
| 6 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~32 min | 46 | Sat 39 · Sun 26 | 06:01 | 23:03 | Eanam Wharf (adj) | Whinney Hill Road (by) | Rishton, Great Harwood & Clayton-le-Moors |
| 7A | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~23 min | 34 | Sat 30 · no Sunday buses | 07:17 | 17:57 | Eanam Wharf (adj) | Lister Street (by) | Stanhill, Oswaldtwistle & Church |
| 59 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~23 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 9 | 06:40 | 20:15 | Guide Beehive (by) | Bus Station (Stand 10) | Oswaldtwistle, West End & Church |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 540, 59C
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | National Express | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 20:55 | 20:55 | Bus Station (Stand 1) | Bus Station (Stand 4) | — |
| 59C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:28 | 17:28 | Eanam Wharf (adj) | Ribblesdale Avenue (opp) | West End, Oswaldtwistle, West End & Church |
Times are for the first boarding point in Blackburn on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 7 bus, 6 bus, 7A bus, 59 bus, 540 bus or 59C bus timetable.
Fares from Blackburn to Accrington
- £1.00 adult single on the 7, 6 and 7A (The Blackburn Bus Company)
- £3.00 adult single on the 59C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blackburn to Accrington?
6 routes run directly from Blackburn to Accrington: the 7 (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 6 (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 7A (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 59 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 540 (National Express), the 59C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 7, 49 times each weekday — board at Eanam Wharf (adj) and get off at Ribblesdale Avenue (opp), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Blackburn to Accrington?
Between 21 minutes on the 59C and 34 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at West End, Oswaldtwistle, West End, Oswaldtwistle and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Blackburn to Accrington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:17 and the last around 23:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blackburn to Accrington?
Adult singles from Blackburn to Accrington: £1.00 on the 7, 6 and 7A (The Blackburn Bus Company); £3.00 on the 59C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.