The average train between Holyhead and Blackburn takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. 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 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Blackburn station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
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, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
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 Warrington Bank Quay and Preston in around 3h 47m.