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Outbound fromDarlington to Blackburn by train
It takes an average of 4h 31m to travel from Darlington to Blackburn by train, over a distance of around 65 miles (105 km). There are normally 54 trains per day travelling from Darlington to Blackburn and tickets for this journey start from £27 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:23 | |
| Departure station | Darlington | |
| Arrival station | Blackburn | |
| Journey time | From 2h 29m | |
| Distance | 65 miles (105 km) | |
| Frequency | 54 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £27 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Darlington to Blackburn in 2 hours 29 minutes
If you want to travel from Darlington to Blackburn by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Darlington to Blackburn by train to take around 4 hours 31 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 54 trains per day running on this route, which spans 65 miles (105 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Blackburn. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Darlington to Blackburn start from £27.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Darlington to Blackburn
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Darlington to Blackburn is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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