Blackburn to Cardiff Trains

Blackburn to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Cardiff takes 4h 54m 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 54m
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 / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

£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 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

11:37 PM → 8:43 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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, October 22, 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, October 23, 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, October 24, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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