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19:493h58Gloucester23:47BlackburnFind prices4 changes- 20:568h51Gloucester5:47BlackburnFind prices4 changes
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- 7:083h56Gloucester11:04Blackburn£1591One-way3 changes
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Compare train and coach for Gloucester to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 210 km
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£74 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Gloucester to Blackburn train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Blackburn trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:08 Gloucester | 3h56 | 11:04 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 7:45 Gloucester | 3h48 | 11:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 8:48 Gloucester | 3h45 | 12:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 9:49 Gloucester | 3h44 | 13:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 10:49 Gloucester | 3h44 | 14:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 11:49 Gloucester | 3h44 | 15:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 12:45 Gloucester | 3h48 | 16:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 13:49 Gloucester | 3h44 | 17:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 14:49 Gloucester | 3h45 | 18:34 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 15:49 Gloucester | 3h44 | 19:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 16:45 Gloucester | 3h48 | 20:33 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 17:49 Gloucester | 3h45 | 21:34 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 18:45 Gloucester | 3h49 | 22:34 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
| 19:49 Gloucester | 3h58 | 23:47 Blackburn | 4 changes | |
| 19:49 Gloucester | 3h58 | 23:47 Blackburn | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Blackburn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gloucester to Blackburn run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 4h 0m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 19:49 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Gloucester to Blackburn trainsAvanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Gloucester and Blackburn from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
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Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
£56
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 36m
Cheapest Price
£159
Cross Country frequency
16 a day
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.
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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.
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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.
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Witton Country Park
Witton Country Park offers broad green space, woodland paths, riverside walks, and family-friendly trails on the western edge of Blackburn.
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Roddlesworth and Tockholes
The moorland routes around Roddlesworth and Tockholes offer reservoirs, woodland, and panoramic walking country popular with local hikers.
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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.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3
- Day pass
- £7.50
To the city centre
Blackburn station -> Blackburn Town Centre, Blackburn
- Distance
- 0.4 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- On Blackburn Bus Company buses, adult single fares are capped at £3 and can be bought from the driver, in the app, or by tapping on and off.
- Blackburn station is about a 5 min walk from Blackburn Town Centre and the bus station, so walking is usually the quickest arrival option.
FAQs: Gloucester to Blackburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Gloucester to Blackburn can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £56, while the average price tends to be around £74.
The train journey from Gloucester to Blackburn covers a distance of 210 km and takes approximately 4h 0m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Gloucester to Blackburn is 210 km.
The first train from Gloucester to Blackburn leaves at 6:04.
The last train from Gloucester to Blackburn departs at 19:49.
Trains from Gloucester to Blackburn run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gloucester to Blackburn.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gloucester to Blackburn.
To get from Gloucester to Blackburn, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Gloucester to Blackburn.
The train station in Gloucester that goes to Blackburn is Gloucester station (GCR), and it arrives at Blackburn station (BBN).
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Blackburn is by coach, costing approximately £31.
Booking trains from Gloucester to Blackburn in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Gloucester to Blackburn offers varied scenery, including the picturesque Cotswolds, rolling countryside, and urban landscapes, providing a pleasant visual experience.
A day trip from Gloucester to Blackburn is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 0m. Trains run 5 times per day over a distance of 210 km.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Gloucester to Blackburn.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Blackburn
Most Gloucester to Blackburn trains use the Gloucester to Blackburn station pair, with some services arriving at Mill Hill (Lancs). Use this guide to compare Gloucester and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Gloucester
Arrival train stations in Blackburn
Which Gloucester station do trains to Blackburn leave from?
Trains from Gloucester to Blackburn leave from Gloucester. The station is from Gloucester city centre at Gloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE.
GloucesterGloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE
City-centre transport
Getting to Gloucester from Gloucester city centre
Bus8 · 1m · £4 · every ~9 min
Gloucester train station facilities and services
Gloucester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gloucester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, 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 Gloucester arrive at?
Trains from Gloucester to Blackburn most often arrive at Blackburn. Some services arrive at Mill Hill (Lancs), so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Blackburn arrival station.
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.
Mill Hill (Lancs)Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QY
City-centre transport
Getting to Mill Hill (Lancs) from Blackburn city centre
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainColne - Blackpool South, Colne - Preston, York - Blackpool North, Blackburn - Blackpool North, Leeds - Blackpool North, Burnley Central - Preston · 2m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Bus4 · 11m · every ~12 min
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.
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