Blackburn to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Cardiff takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 53m
Duration: 201 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
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£57–109

Blackburn to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Blackburn and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

10:37 PM → 8:43 AM
Arrives next day
10h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:37 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:04 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 3:53 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:54 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Cardiff? 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.