Train Reading to Blackburn from £123 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Blackburn takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. 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.

4h 46m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
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4h 41m

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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 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

10:15 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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