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- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huntingdon to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £149 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £149, while a train costs an average of £149.
Distance: 220 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£149 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m 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 7h 41m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (3h 4m by train vs 3h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £149 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Huntingdon 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 |
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![]() | 11:20 Huntingdon | 4h00 | 15:20 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Huntingdon to Blackburn run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £116 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 18:20. The fastest train covers the 220 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 220 km |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £116 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 18:20 |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon to Blackburn trains use the Huntingdon to Blackburn station pair. Use this guide to compare Huntingdon and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Huntingdon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Huntingdon.
Wi-Fi is available at Huntingdon. ATMs are available at Huntingdon.
Ticket office support is available at Huntingdon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Huntingdon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Huntingdon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Huntingdon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, 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.
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