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Blackburn to Salford train prices and times

Planning a journey from Blackburn to Salford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £2.40, with average prices for this route around £2.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
13:18 Blackburn	14:00 Salford Crescent	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
13:20 Blackburn	14:31 Salford Central	1h 11m, Direct	Find Tickets
13:48 Blackburn	14:30 Salford Crescent	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
14:18 Blackburn	15:00 Salford Crescent	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
14:20 Blackburn	15:31 Salford Central	1h 11m, Direct	Find Tickets
14:48 Blackburn	15:30 Paris	42m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Blackburn to Salford train route details

First train

06:18

Last train

23:36

Departure station

Blackburn

Arrival station

Salford

Journey time

41m

Distance

32 km

Price

£2.40*

Train Operators

Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Blackburn to Salford

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Blackburn to Salford can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Blackburn to Salford, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Blackburn to Salford ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Blackburn to Salford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Blackburn to Salford train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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