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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 on 18 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
44 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
44 m
Trains on 18 Sept
14
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colne to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colne to Blackburn will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 14 trains from Colne to Blackburn, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 44 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colne to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 24 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 19m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-5.68. The journey takes 44m versus 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Colne to Blackburn trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C32814 | On time 11:51 Colne station (CNE) | 0h44 | 12:35 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32818 | On time 12:51 Colne station (CNE) | 0h44 | 13:35 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32822 | On time 13:51 Colne station (CNE) | 0h44 | 14:35 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 5:51 Colne | 0h44 | 6:35 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:51 Colne | 0h44 | 7:35 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:51 Colne | 0h44 | 8:35 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:51 Colne | 0h44 | 9:35 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:51 Colne | 0h44 | 10:35 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Colne to Blackburn run on average 6 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 44m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 5:49 |
Last train 23:24 |
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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 Colne 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 Colne to Blackburn trains use the Colne to Blackburn station pair. Use this guide to compare Colne and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Colne has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Colne.
ATMs are available at Colne.
Available at Colne: Taxis, WC.
Available at Colne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colne.
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.
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