Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Blackburn
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Blackburn will cost around £ 51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 50.
Train schedule Birmingham to Blackburn
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Fastest train times from Birmingham to Blackburn
Fastest Journey
2 h 44 m
Average
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
146 km
Of the 9 trains that leave Birmingham for Blackburn every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Overview: Train from Birmingham to Blackburn
 | Distance | 91 miles (146 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 48 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £37 (€42) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Cross Country |
Trains from Birmingham to Blackburn cover the 91 miles (146 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 48 min with our travel partners like Cross Country. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £22, but the average price of train tickets is £37. Travellers depart most frequently from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Blackburn.
Train providers: CrossCountry trains Birmingham to Blackburn
Find the best trains between Birmingham and Blackburn with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry from £22. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Blackburn from Birmingham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry tickets between Birmingham and Blackburn are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect trip with CrossCountry between Birmingham and Blackburn all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current CrossCountry train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 91 miles (146 km) route. You can also see relevant travel information for the CrossCountry train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Birmingham to Blackburn routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best CrossCountry Birmingham to Blackburn train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the CrossCountry train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Blackburn with CrossCountry!
These are CrossCountry 's ticket policies for COVID-19 for the train from Birmingham to Blackburn:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips: Trains from Birmingham to Blackburn
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Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Birmingham New Street to Blackburn.
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You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Birmingham New Street, located approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city centre of Birmingham. The most popular arrival train station in Blackburn, called Blackburn, is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from its city centre.
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Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
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