The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Blackburn
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£122
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
362 km
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.
The average ticket from Brighton to Blackburn will cost around £122 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brighton for Blackburn every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 362 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 25 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, coach and flight for Brighton to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 362 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£108 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to Blackburn train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Blackburn trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 3 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:39 Brighton | 6h25 | 13:04 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Blackburn
Trains from Brighton to Blackburn run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 362 km distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 362 km |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 19:21 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Brighton to Blackburn trainsThameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Blackburn from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Blackburn
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- 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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