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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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Flixton to Blackburn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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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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
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.
- Recommended
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.
- Recommended
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.
- Recommended
Witton Country Park
Witton Country Park offers broad green space, woodland paths, riverside walks, and family-friendly trails on the western edge of Blackburn.
- Recommended
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.
FAQs: Flixton to Blackburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Flixton 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.
There is no night train service from Flixton to Blackburn.
Booking trains from Flixton to Blackburn in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
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.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Flixton to Blackburn.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Flixton and Blackburn
Most Flixton to Blackburn trains use the Flixton to Blackburn station pair. Use this guide to compare Flixton and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Flixton
Arrival train stations in Blackburn
Which Flixton station do trains to Blackburn leave from?
Trains from Flixton to Blackburn leave from Flixton. The station is 1 km from Flixton city centre at Flixton station, Flixton Road, Flixton, Greater Manchester, M41 6JL.
FlixtonFlixton station, Flixton Road, Flixton, Greater Manchester, M41 6JL
City-centre transport
Getting to Flixton from Flixton city centre
TrainScarborough - Manchester Victoria, Scarborough - Manchester Airport, Scarborough - Manchester Piccadilly, Scarborough - Liverpool Lime Street · 4h 21m · £58 · every ~2 min
Scarborough - Manchester Victoria, Scarborough - Manchester Airport, Scarborough - Manchester Piccadilly, Scarborough - Dewsbury, Scarborough - Liverpool Lime Street · 4h 56m · £56 · every ~2 min
Bus843 · 6h 49m · £20 · every ~3 min
Flixton train station facilities and services
Flixton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Flixton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Flixton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Flixton: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Flixton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Flixton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station To Manchester :Level access from the car park through a 4ft wide gate, down a ramp (35 paces, 1:11 slope) onto the platform To Liverpool : From Flixton Road, on the right hand side of the bridge, down a ramp (78 paces, 1:15 slope). Or, Level access from the car park through a 4ft wide gate, down a ramp (35 paces, 1:11 slope) onto the Manchester platform, turn right to reach the footbridge, up 22 steps and across the footbridge (17 paces), down 22 steps onto the Liverpool platform. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, 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.
Which Blackburn station do trains from Flixton arrive at?
Trains from Flixton 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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