The average train between Blackburn and Nottingham takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Nottingham station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Blackburn to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Blackburn to Nottingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Blackburn and Nottingham is 125.2 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Nottingham via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 37m.