Reading to Blackburn Trains

Reading to Blackburn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Blackburn takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 10m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £133
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

4h 32m

£109–159

Reading to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 31, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 1, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 2, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 5:19 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 3, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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