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Outbound fromPenrith (North Lakes) to Blackburn by train
It takes an average of 1h 55m to travel from Penrith (North Lakes) to Blackburn by train, over a distance of around 64 miles (103 km). There are normally 21 trains per day travelling from Penrith (North Lakes) to Blackburn and tickets for this journey start from £11.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:50 | |
| Departure station | Penrith (North Lakes) | |
| Arrival station | Blackburn | |
| Journey time | From 1h 27m | |
| Distance | 64 miles (103 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £11.90 | |
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Taking the train from Penrith (North Lakes) to Blackburn in 1 hour 27 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Penrith (North Lakes) to Blackburn? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 55 minutes to travel the 64 miles (103 km) from Penrith (North Lakes) to Blackburn by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 21 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Penrith (North Lakes) to Blackburn in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £11.90. 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.
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Cheap train tickets from Penrith (North Lakes) to Blackburn
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