Runcorn to Blackburn Trains

Runcorn to Blackburn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Blackburn takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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.

2h 51m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain

2h 24m

£18–52

Runcorn to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

11:32 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 2:49 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 3:49 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 4:49 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:53 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 11:57 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 1:57 PM
1h 36m • 2 changes
1:02 PM → 3:57 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:02 AM → 7:00 AM
6h 58m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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