The average train between Holyhead and Blackburn takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 9m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Blackburn station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Holyhead to Blackburn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Blackburn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Holyhead to Blackburn train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Blackburn is 150.2 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Blackburn via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 4h 8m.