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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackburn to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackburn to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackburn to Cardiff will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Of the 3 trains that leave Blackburn for Cardiff every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 257 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 49 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Blackburn to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 257 km
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£114 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Blackburn to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackburn to Cardiff trains for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 05:36 Blackburn | 4h49 | 10:25 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:36 Blackburn | 4h16 | 12:52 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:36 Blackburn | 4h49 | 14:25 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:36 Blackburn | 4h09 | 14:45 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackburn to Cardiff
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Trains from Blackburn to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £111 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 257 km distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 257 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £111 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 19:21 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail (3) from Blackburn to Cardiff trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Blackburn and Cardiff from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Blackburn to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackburn to Cardiff by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Blackburn and Cardiff
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- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:40 - 18:00 Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement pick up/drop off will be in the Vue Cinema Car Park at the rear of the Station
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LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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