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Cardiff to Blackburn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Blackburn takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. 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 29m
Duration
201 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£67–129

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 10:23 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 200.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Blackburn via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 38m.

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