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London St Pancras International to Blackburn by train

First train

05:59

Last train

22:32

Departure station

London St Pancras International

Arrival station

Blackburn

Journey time

From 4h 47m

Distance

182 miles (293 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from London St Pancras International to Blackburn in 4 hours 47 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from London St Pancras International to Blackburn? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 8 hours 5 minutes to travel the 182 miles (293 km) from London St Pancras International to Blackburn by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 47 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Blackburn. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from London St Pancras International to Blackburn in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Blackburn by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from London St Pancras International to Blackburn

Want to know more about your journey from London St Pancras International to Blackburn? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from London St Pancras International to Blackburn?

You can get from London St Pancras International to Blackburn by train in 8 hours and 5 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 4 hours and 47 minutes. You can also take the bus from London St Pancras International to Blackburn. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from London St Pancras International to Blackburn take?

The average journey time by train between London St Pancras International and Blackburn is 8 hours and 5 minutes, with around 1 train per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between London St Pancras International and Blackburn by train?

The fastest journey time by train from London St Pancras International to Blackburn is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from London St Pancras International to Blackburn?

No, there are no direct train services from London St Pancras International to Blackburn. Travelling from London St Pancras International to Blackburn by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

Cheap train tickets from London St Pancras International to Blackburn

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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