The average train between Basingstoke and Blackburn takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Blackburn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Basingstoke to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Basingstoke to Blackburn train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Basingstoke and Blackburn is 292.3 km. The road distance is 353 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 39m.