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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery presents local history, archaeology, textiles, and fine art in a compact town-centre museum worth a careful visit.
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Blackburn will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Carlisle to Blackburn you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £35.
Distance: 131 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Blackburn trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:35 Carlisle | 1h55 | 18:30 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:11 Carlisle | 1h46 | 18:57 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:35 Carlisle | 2h59 | 20:34 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:08 Carlisle | 1h49 | 19:57 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:28 Carlisle | 1h58 | 20:26 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:51 Carlisle | 2h06 | 20:57 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:18 Carlisle | 1h40 | 21:58 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:26 Carlisle | 10h44 | 8:10 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:35 Carlisle | 8h58 | 6:33 Blackburn | 1 change | |
| Monday 24 August | |||||
![]() | 3:00 Carlisle | 2h47 | 5:47 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:43 Carlisle | 2h06 | 7:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:03 Carlisle | 1h46 | 8:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:08 Carlisle | 1h41 | 9:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:35 Carlisle | 2h29 | 11:04 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:10 Carlisle | 1h39 | 10:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:25 Carlisle | 1h35 | 11:00 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:32 Carlisle | 2h32 | 12:04 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:07 Carlisle | 1h42 | 11:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:35 Carlisle | 2h29 | 13:04 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:59 Carlisle | 1h50 | 12:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:33 Carlisle | 2h31 | 14:04 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:06 Carlisle | 1h43 | 13:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:33 Carlisle | 2h31 | 15:04 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:12 Carlisle | 1h37 | 14:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:28 Carlisle | 1h32 | 15:00 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:34 Carlisle | 2h30 | 16:04 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:07 Carlisle | 1h42 | 15:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:34 Carlisle | 2h30 | 17:04 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:55 Carlisle | 1h54 | 16:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:33 Carlisle | 2h34 | 18:07 Blackburn | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:07 Carlisle | 1h42 | 17:49 Blackburn | 1 change | |
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Trains from Carlisle to Blackburn run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 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 41m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 21:33 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Blackburn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Blackburn trip today.
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery presents local history, archaeology, textiles, and fine art in a compact town-centre museum worth a careful visit.
Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington shows fine and decorative art in a historic house, with attractive grounds and changing exhibitions.
The Lewis Textile Museum explores Blackburn’s cotton heritage through machinery, displays, and practical insight into the town’s industrial past.
Corporation Park is a Victorian park with formal gardens, lakes, sports areas, and elevated views, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Witton Country Park offers broad green space, woodland paths, riverside walks, and family-friendly trails on the western edge of Blackburn.
The moorland routes around Roddlesworth and Tockholes offer reservoirs, woodland, and panoramic walking country popular with local hikers.
A spiced South Asian-style lamb or chicken curry that became a Blackburn staple through the town’s strong curry house tradition.
A flaky pie filled with minced beef and potato, long favoured across Lancashire as a hearty working-class meal.
A baked suet pudding with currants, often served with custard. It is a classic Lancashire dessert still known in East Lancashire.
Well-known local bakery and café for Lancashire breakfasts, pies, sandwiches, cakes, and traditional baked goods.
Contemporary restaurant at Stanley House offering British dishes in an elegant country-house setting near Blackburn.
Stylish Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grills, and polished service in a modern setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and meals are usually cheaper than in London or Manchester, and local buses are affordable for visitors.
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.
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Blackburn station -> Blackburn Town Centre, Blackburn
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.

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.
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 options are available at Carlisle.
ATMs are available at Carlisle.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Carlisle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Carlisle: Bike Parking.
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.
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.
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Mill Hill (Lancs) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Parking.
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.
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