Cardiff to Blackburn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Blackburn takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration: 201 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 32m

£58–108

Cardiff to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:49 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:49 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:49 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:49 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:49 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:49 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:49 AM
5h • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:45 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:57 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 4:25 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 5:57 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:49 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:49 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:49 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:49 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Blackburn? 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.