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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Blackburn
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 31 Aug
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£0.00
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£232
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
4 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
4 h 2 m
Trains on 31 Aug
34
Distance
362 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Fast trains
To travel from Brighton to Blackburn you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:065h43Brighton10:49BlackburnFind prices3 changes- 4:125h21Brighton9:33Blackburn£2211One-way3 changes
- 5:444h48Brighton10:32Blackburn£2211One-way3 changes
- 6:394h54Brighton11:33Blackburn£2211One-way3 changes
- 7:394h54Brighton12:33Blackburn£2211One-way3 changes
- 8:584h02Brighton13:00Blackburn£2341One-way2 changes
- 9:584h02Brighton14:00Blackburn£2341One-way2 changes
- 10:584h02Brighton15:00Blackburn£2341One-way2 changes
- 11:584h02Brighton16:00Blackburn£2341One-way2 changes
- 12:584h02Brighton17:00Blackburn£2341One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Brighton to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £112 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £112, while a flight costs an average of £116.
Distance: 362 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
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£112 Average Price Cheapest | £116 Average Price |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton to Blackburn train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Blackburn trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:58 Brighton | 3h59 | 20:57 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 17:58 Brighton | 4h00 | 21:58 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 20:22 Brighton | 10h11 | 6:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 21:58 Brighton | 7h49 | 5:47 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
| 0:05 Brighton | 8h44 | 8:49 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 4:12 Brighton | 5h21 | 9:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 5:06 Brighton | 5h43 | 10:49 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 5:44 Brighton | 4h48 | 10:32 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 5:56 Brighton | 4h04 | 10:00 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 6:26 Brighton | 5h23 | 11:49 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 6:39 Brighton | 4h54 | 11:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 6:56 Brighton | 4h04 | 11:00 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 7:26 Brighton | 5h23 | 12:49 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 7:39 Brighton | 4h54 | 12:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 7:56 Brighton | 4h04 | 12:00 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 8:26 Brighton | 5h23 | 13:49 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 8:39 Brighton | 4h54 | 13:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 8:58 Brighton | 4h02 | 13:00 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 9:28 Brighton | 5h21 | 14:49 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 9:44 Brighton | 4h49 | 14:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 9:58 Brighton | 4h02 | 14:00 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 10:44 Brighton | 4h49 | 15:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 10:58 Brighton | 4h02 | 15:00 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 11:28 Brighton | 5h21 | 16:49 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 11:44 Brighton | 4h49 | 16:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 11:58 Brighton | 4h02 | 16:00 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 12:28 Brighton | 5h21 | 17:49 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 12:44 Brighton | 4h49 | 17:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 12:58 Brighton | 4h02 | 17:00 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 13:28 Brighton | 5h21 | 18:49 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 13:44 Brighton | 4h50 | 18:34 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 13:58 Brighton | 4h05 | 18:03 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 14:28 Brighton | 5h21 | 19:49 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 14:44 Brighton | 4h49 | 19:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 14:58 Brighton | 4h02 | 19:00 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
| 15:44 Brighton | 4h49 | 20:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 15:58 Brighton | 4h02 | 20:00 Blackburn | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Blackburn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Brighton to Blackburn run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £112 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 18:39. The fastest train covers the 362 km distance in 5h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 362 km |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £112 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 20m |
First train 4:12 |
Last train 18:39 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train companies: Thameslink from Brighton to Blackburn trainsThameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Blackburn from £112. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
3h 59m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£135
Thameslink frequency
25 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
Complete guide to Blackburn
Things to do in Blackburn
Discover the best of Blackburn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Blackburn trip today.
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Haworth Art Gallery
Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington shows fine and decorative art in a historic house, with attractive grounds and changing exhibitions.
The Lewis Textile Museum
The Lewis Textile Museum explores Blackburn’s cotton heritage through machinery, displays, and practical insight into the town’s industrial past.
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Corporation Park
Corporation Park is a Victorian park with formal gardens, lakes, sports areas, and elevated views, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
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Witton Country Park
Witton Country Park offers broad green space, woodland paths, riverside walks, and family-friendly trails on the western edge of Blackburn.
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Roddlesworth and Tockholes
The moorland routes around Roddlesworth and Tockholes offer reservoirs, woodland, and panoramic walking country popular with local hikers.
- Gluten-free
Blackburn Curry
A spiced South Asian-style lamb or chicken curry that became a Blackburn staple through the town’s strong curry house tradition.
Meat And Potato Pie
A flaky pie filled with minced beef and potato, long favoured across Lancashire as a hearty working-class meal.
Chorley Cake
A baked suet pudding with currants, often served with custard. It is a classic Lancashire dessert still known in East Lancashire.
Exchange Coffee Company
Well-known local bakery and café for Lancashire breakfasts, pies, sandwiches, cakes, and traditional baked goods.
Mr Fred's Bar and Lounge
Contemporary restaurant at Stanley House offering British dishes in an elegant country-house setting near Blackburn.
Akbar's
Stylish Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grills, and polished service in a modern setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and meals are usually cheaper than in London or Manchester, and local buses are affordable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Transdev Go
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3
- Day pass
- £7.50
To the city centre
Blackburn station -> Blackburn Town Centre, Blackburn
- Distance
- 0.4 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- On Blackburn Bus Company buses, adult single fares are capped at £3 and can be bought from the driver, in the app, or by tapping on and off.
- Blackburn station is about a 5 min walk from Blackburn Town Centre and the bus station, so walking is usually the quickest arrival option.
FAQs: Brighton to Blackburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Blackburn 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 Blackburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Blackburn can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £112, while the average price tends to be around £112.
The train journey from Brighton to Blackburn covers a distance of 362 km and takes approximately 5h 20m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Brighton to Blackburn is 362 km.
The first train from Brighton to Blackburn leaves at 4:12.
The last train from Brighton to Blackburn departs at 18:39.
Trains from Brighton to Blackburn run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Blackburn.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Blackburn.
To get from Brighton to Blackburn, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
There is no night train service from Brighton to Blackburn.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Blackburn is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Blackburn station (BBN).
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Blackburn is by train, costing approximately £112.
Booking trains from Brighton to Blackburn in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Brighton to Blackburn offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the South Downs near Brighton, scenic countryside in the Midlands, and industrial heritage as the train approaches Blackburn.
A day trip from Brighton to Blackburn is not feasible as the travel time is 5h 20m each way. The journey covers a distance of 362 km. There are 5 train trips available per day.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Blackburn is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions such as Blackburn Cathedral, the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery, and nearby nature spots like Witton Country Park.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Blackburn.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Blackburn
Most Brighton to Blackburn trains use the Brighton to Blackburn station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Brighton
Arrival train stations in Blackburn
Which Brighton station do trains to Blackburn leave from?
Trains from Brighton to Blackburn leave from Brighton. The station is from Brighton city centre at Brighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom.
BrightonBrighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom+44 345 127 2920
City-centre transport
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Bus37, 52 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~6 min
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Preston ParkPreston Park station, Clermont Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SG
City-centre transport
Getting to Preston Park from Brighton city centre
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBrighton - Bedford, Brighton - London Bridge, Brighton - West Hampstead Thameslink, Brighton - Cambridge, Brighton - Luton, Brighton - Mill Hill Broadway · 3m · £0.90 · every ~6 min
BusUk998, Uk066 · 11m · £0.90 · every ~1 min
025 · 16m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
Preston Park train station facilities and services
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Blackburn station do trains from Brighton arrive at?
Trains from Brighton to Blackburn arrive at Blackburn. Blackburn is from Blackburn city centre.
BlackburnBlackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Blackburn from Blackburn city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement pick up/drop off will be in the Vue Cinema Car Park at the rear of the Station
Blackburn 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
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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