Take the train from Skipton to Blackburn in 1 hour 19 minutes
If you want to travel from Skipton to Blackburn by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Skipton to Blackburn by train to take around 3 hours 8 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 26 trains per day running on this route, which spans 24 miles (38 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 or TransPennine Express trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Skipton to Blackburn are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to 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 Skipton to Blackburn
Book in advance
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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 Skipton 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.
Split your tickets
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