Blackburn travel guide
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You're Going to Love Blackburn
With a population of 106,154, Blackburn is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Blackburn to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Blackburn
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Black Bull (Old Langho Road) and The Grill at Stanley House (Stanley House) are great picks.
When to visit Blackburn
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Blackburn in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Blackburn, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Blackburn
Plane
Although Blackburn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 46 km from Blackburn. The shortest domestic flight to Blackburn departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Blackburn, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Blackburn to London takes 2h 06m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £65 for a 3h 18m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Blackburn is the busiest station in Blackburn. Another popular train station is Blackburn Pleasington, located 5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Blackburn is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 296 km from Blackburn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Blackburn, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Blackburn takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Thorner, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Blackburn
Where to stay in Blackburn
Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £109 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Blackburn
Most booked hotels in Blackburn
Hiring a car in Blackburn
Hiring a car in Blackburn costs £33 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Blackburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Blackburn is Intermediate (Toyota Verso or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.