The average train between Inverness and Blackburn takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 1:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Blackburn station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Inverness to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Inverness to Blackburn train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Blackburn is 428.8 km. The road distance is 619 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Blackburn via Haymarket and Preston in around 7h 9m.