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4:432h07Carlisle6:50Blackburn£131One-way0 changes
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The cheapest option from Carlisle to Blackburn is train, with an average price of £17. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Blackburn among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 131 km
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£17 Average Price Cheapest option | £28 Average Price |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Carlisle to Blackburn train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Blackburn trains for tomorrow, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| 4:43 Carlisle | 2h07 | 6:50 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Blackburn
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Typically, there are 4 trains per day from Carlisle to Blackburn, including direct trains, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Lowest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 21:33 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express from Carlisle to Blackburn trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Carlisle and Blackburn from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Blackburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Blackburn
Most Carlisle to Blackburn trains use the Carlisle to Blackburn station pair, with some services arriving at Mill Hill (Lancs). Use this guide to compare Carlisle and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Carlisle station do trains to Blackburn leave from?
Getting to Carlisle from Carlisle city centre
Carlisle train station facilities and services
Carlisle has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Carlisle.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Carlisle.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Carlisle. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Carlisle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Carlisle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Carlisle: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Which Blackburn station do trains from Carlisle arrive at?
Getting to Blackburn from Blackburn city centre
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.
Getting to Mill Hill (Lancs) from Blackburn city centre
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Mill Hill (Lancs) train station facilities and services
Mill Hill (Lancs) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mill Hill (Lancs): 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.
Getting to Cherry Tree from Blackburn city centre
Cherry Tree is 2 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Cherry Tree train station facilities and services
Cherry Tree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cherry Tree: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cherry Tree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Preston platform: From Green Lane down 50 metre ramps with handrail to platform. Colne platform: Step free access from Green Lane. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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