The average train between Blackburn and Dunstable takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Dunstable. 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 Blackburn and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 1:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Dunstable? 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 Blackburn to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Blackburn to Dunstable train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Dunstable train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Blackburn to Dunstable train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Dunstable is 245.6 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Leagrave via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 3m.