The average train between Chester and Blackburn takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Blackburn station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Chester to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Chester to Blackburn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Blackburn is 67.8 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Blackburn via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston in around 1h 58m.