12A Blackburn circular via Blackamoor, Guide

Operated by The Blackburn Bus Company. First bus 07:25, last bus 17:25. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.

Next towards Blackburn Bus Station from Bus Station (Stand 1): 15:25, 17:25

Wanted a different 12A? 12 other bus routes are numbered 12A elsewhere in the UK — see every 12A bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Blackburn Bus Station · Monday to Friday · 6 journeys
Stop 07:2509:2511:2513:2515:2517:25
Bus Station (Stand 1) 07:2509:2511:2513:2515:2517:25
Southworth Street (by) 07:3309:3311:3313:3315:3317:33
Cleveleys Road (opp) 07:3609:3611:3613:3615:3617:36
Fishmoor Drive (opp) 07:4109:4111:4113:4115:4117:41
Royal Blackburn Hospital (Stand B) 07:4909:4911:4913:4915:4917:49
Arrival Stand (Stand 0) 08:0210:0212:0214:0216:0218:02

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with The Blackburn Bus Company whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 12A

Adult single £1.00

The same for any journey on the 12A, however far you go.

Transdev's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 2 January 2026. Fares change — check with The Blackburn Bus Company before you travel.

Tickets on the 12A

The Blackburn Bus Company publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.

Single · U19 Single · Job Seeker Single

Ticket types come from The Blackburn Bus Company's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 7 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with The Blackburn Bus Company.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with The Blackburn Bus Company before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 12A

12A towards Blackburn Bus Station

All 36 stops
  1. Bus Station (Stand 1) Blackburn Town Centre
  2. Interchange (Stand 2) Blackburn Town Centre
  3. Darwen Street (by) Blackburn Town Centre
  4. Russell Street (by) Audley Lower
  5. Highfield Road (by) Hollin Bank
  6. Southworth Street (by) Blackburn
  7. Malvern Avenue (opp) Longshaw
  8. Park Lee Road (by) Longshaw
  9. Snaefell Road (by) Longshaw
  10. Tynwald Road (by) Longshaw
  11. Cleveleys Road (opp) Longshaw
  12. Norbeck Close (by) Blackburn
  13. Lancaster Road (opp) Whinny Heights
  14. Fishmoor Drive (opp) Blackamoor
  15. Ridgeway Avenue (by) Whinny Heights
  16. Fosse Close (by) Blackamoor
  17. Newfield Drive (by) Blackamoor
  18. George Dewhurst Way (opp) Blackamoor
  19. Fishmoor Drive (adj) Blackamoor
  20. Lytham Road (by) Whinny Heights
  21. Pleasant View (by) Whinny Heights
  22. Observatory Hotel (opp) Whinny Heights
  23. Haslingden Road (adj) Royal Blackburn Hospital
  24. Hospital Drive (by) Guide
  25. Royal Blackburn Hospital (Stand B) Royal Blackburn Hospital
  26. Hospital Drive (opp) Guide
  27. Haslingden Road (by) Royal Blackburn Hospital
  28. Haslingden Road KFC (adj) Blackburn
  29. Blackburn Central High School (opp) Grimshaw Park
  30. St Georges Surgery (by) Grimshaw Park
  31. Crossfield Street (opp) Grimshaw Park
  32. Asda (opp) Grimshaw Park
  33. Darwen Street (by) Blackburn Town Centre
  34. Mincing Lane (by) Blackburn Town Centre
  35. Interchange (Stand 5) Blackburn Town Centre
  36. Arrival Stand (Stand 0) Blackburn Town Centre

Service registration & registered changes

Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Lancashire County and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Councils.).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0005248/242 · Changes in Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 12A bus?

The first 12A departure on weekdays leaves at 07:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 12A bus?

The last 12A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 12A bus cost?

The Blackburn Bus Company's published fares on the 12A: adult single £1.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). The Blackburn Bus Company day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 12A bus?

The 12A is operated by The Blackburn Bus Company.

Timetable data from The Blackburn Bus Company via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). The Blackburn Bus Company last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 9 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0005248/242. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.