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Stevenage Museum
Local museum covering Stevenage from early settlement to New Town development, with displays on everyday life and community history.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Stevenage among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, while a train costs an average of £186.
Distance: 256 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£186 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Stevenage:
A coach is £130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Stevenage costing on average £186.
Other travel options to Stevenage take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 39m.
You'll arrive about 53m sooner (3h 10m by train vs 4h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £186 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Blackburn to Stevenage run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £114 but you can travel from only £56 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 256 km distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 256 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £114 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 5:13 |
Last train 22:57 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Local museum covering Stevenage from early settlement to New Town development, with displays on everyday life and community history.
Historic house interiors and art collections at nearby Knebworth House make this a strong cultural day trip from Stevenage.
Small free gallery in the town centre showing changing contemporary exhibitions, local artists and community-focused visual art.
Historic coaching street lined with independent shops, pubs and period buildings, ideal for a walk through Stevenage's older centre.
Large park with lakes, waterside paths and open green space, popular for walking, cycling and family outings.
Extensive woodland and meadows with marked trails, a local favourite for wildlife, dog walks and peaceful countryside views.
A Hertfordshire sausage made with herbs and seasoning, traditionally linked to nearby villages and long found on local pub menus.
A classic English dessert of stewed apples topped with a crumbly baked mixture. Common in Hertfordshire homes and pubs, especially in autumn.
Traditional English ale from Hertfordshire breweries, often served cask-conditioned in local pubs and valued for its regional brewing heritage.
Popular Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, mezze and fresh flatbreads in a lively, casual atmosphere.
Modern Indian restaurant known for flavourful curries, tandoori dishes and a polished but relaxed setting in Stevenage Old Town.
Smart steakhouse-style venue specialising in grilled meats, burgers and cocktails, suited to a relaxed evening meal.
Stevenage is moderate for UK travel, with chain hotels, mid-priced dining and rail fares to London raising overall visitor costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Stevenage Station -> Event Island, Stevenage
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackburn to Stevenage 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 Stevenage, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Blackburn to Stevenage trains use the Blackburn to Stevenage station pair. Use this guide to compare Blackburn and Stevenage train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Blackburn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn: 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.
Stevenage has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stevenage.
Wi-Fi is available at Stevenage. ATMs are available at Stevenage.
Ticket office support is available at Stevenage.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stevenage: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stevenage: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stevenage: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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