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Blackburn to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Cardiff takes 4h 52m 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 52m
Duration
201 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 4m
£67–134

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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 200.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 5h 4m.

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