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Outbound fromSunderland to Blackburn by train
It takes an average of 5h 34m to travel from Sunderland to Blackburn by train, over a distance of around 91 miles (147 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Sunderland to Blackburn and tickets for this journey start from £41.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:29 | |
| Departure station | Sunderland | |
| Arrival station | Blackburn | |
| Journey time | From 3h 40m | |
| Distance | 91 miles (147 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £41.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Sunderland to Blackburn in 3 hours 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Sunderland to Blackburn? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 34 minutes to travel the 91 miles (147 km) from Sunderland to Blackburn by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 23 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. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast 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 Sunderland to Blackburn in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £41.50. 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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