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Outbound fromKnottingley to Blackburn by train
It takes an average of 3h 49m to travel from Knottingley to Blackburn by train, over a distance of around 50 miles (80 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Knottingley to Blackburn and tickets for this journey start from £21.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:12 | |
| Departure station | Knottingley | |
| Arrival station | Blackburn | |
| Journey time | From 2h 25m | |
| Distance | 50 miles (80 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21.90 | |
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How to travel from Knottingley to Blackburn by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Knottingley to Blackburn? Look no further.
You'll usually find 6 trains per day running between Knottingley and Blackburn, which usually take 3 hours 49 minutes to complete the 50 miles (80 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 25 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Blackburn by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. TransPennine Express trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Blackburn.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Knottingley to Blackburn start from £21.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Blackburn? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Knottingley to Blackburn
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Consider a Season Ticket
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