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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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Compare train for Hindley to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hindley to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Hindley to Blackburn is a train with an average price of £10.
The fastest way to travel from Hindley to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.
Yes, you can take a train between Hindley and Blackburn.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.43. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 41m 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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hindley to Blackburn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Hindley to Blackburn run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 48m.
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
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 6:12 |
Last train 23:07 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited from Hindley to Blackburn trainsNorthern Trains Limited trains will get you between Hindley and Blackburn from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
48m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£6
Northern Trains Limited 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
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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: Hindley to Blackburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hindley 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 Hindley to Blackburn can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train journey from Hindley to Blackburn covers a distance of 25 km and takes approximately 48m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Hindley to Blackburn is 25 km.
The first train from Hindley to Blackburn leaves at 6:12.
The last train from Hindley to Blackburn departs at 23:07.
Trains from Hindley to Blackburn run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Hindley to Blackburn.
Yes, there is a direct train between Hindley and Blackburn. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Northern Trains Limited.
To travel from Hindley to Blackburn, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Hindley to Blackburn.
The train station in Hindley that goes to Blackburn is Hindley station (HIN), and it arrives at Blackburn station (BBN).
The cheapest way to get from Hindley to Blackburn is by train, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Hindley 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 Hindley to Blackburn offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with glimpses of the Lancashire landscape, including fields and small towns, providing a pleasant travel experience.
Yes, a day trip from Hindley to Blackburn is feasible as the journey takes 48m and the distance is 25 km. There are 6 train trips per day.
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 Hindley to Blackburn.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hindley and Blackburn
Most Hindley to Blackburn trains use the Hindley to Blackburn station pair. Use this guide to compare Hindley and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Hindley
Arrival train stations in Blackburn
Which Hindley station do trains to Blackburn leave from?
Trains from Hindley to Blackburn leave from Hindley. The station is 1 km from Hindley city centre at Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ.
HindleyHindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Hindley from Hindley city centre
Hindley is 1 km from Hindley city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus979 · 4m · £2
607, 132, 634 · 28m · £3 · every ~20 min
Hindley train station facilities and services
Hindley 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 Hindley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hindley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hindley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hindley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hindley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Services towards Manchester along a short pathway, down a stepped ramp (19 paces) then down 31 steps onto the platform. Services towards Wigan : Up 2 steps to the right of the bridge, along the underpass (25 paces) to the ticket office. Down 4 steps, along the footbridge (12 paces), down 4 steps, turn right and down a further 24 steps onto the platform, 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 accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Blackburn station do trains from Hindley arrive at?
Trains from Hindley 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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