The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackburn to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackburn to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackburn to Nottingham will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Blackburn for Nottingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 55 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.




Live departures
Blackburn to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackburn to Nottingham trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:04 Blackburn | 3h55 | 11:59 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackburn to Nottingham
Trains from Blackburn to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 20:48 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains from Blackburn to Nottingham trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Blackburn and Nottingham from £15. 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 Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackburn to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Blackburn and Nottingham
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Acces to platform down 30 steps with rest platform and handrail. Island platform accessed only by stairs
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on New Chapel Street above the station (Station side for Blackburn, opposite side for Preston)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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