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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
£6
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Blackburn will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for Blackburn every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
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L89288 · P24128
G89005
L89284 · P24124
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L89288 · P24128Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 62 km
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Blackburn trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G88965 | On time 9:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 11:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16071+ G85308 | On time 10:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 12:04 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
L89257 · P24130 | 10:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 12:08 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
G88969 | 10:58 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 12:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16076+ G85312 | On time 11:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 13:04 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
L89260 · P24134 | On time 11:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 13:08 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
G88974 | On time 11:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 13:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15812+ G85317 | On time 12:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 14:04 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
L89263 · P24138 | On time 12:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 14:08 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
G88978 | On time 12:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 14:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15816+ G85319 | On time 13:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 15:04 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
L89267 · P24143 | On time 13:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 15:08 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
G88984 | On time 13:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 15:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15833+ G85324 | 14:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 16:04 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
L89270 · P24145 | 14:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 16:08 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
G88990 | 14:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 16:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15807+ G85325 | On time 15:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 17:04 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
L89274 · P24111 | On time 15:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h54 | 17:11 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
G88995 | 15:58 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 17:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15813+ G90363 | On time 16:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 18:07 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
L89277 · P24116 | On time 16:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 18:09 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
G89001 | 16:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 18:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15837+ G90365 | 17:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h50 | 19:05 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
L89280 · P24120 | On time 17:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 19:10 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
G89005 | 17:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 19:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15817+ G85302 | On time 18:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 20:04 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
L89284 · P24124 | On time 18:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 20:10 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
G89009 | 18:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 20:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15815+ G85304 | On time 19:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 21:04 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
L89288 · P24128 | On time 19:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 21:08 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
G89015 | On time 19:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 21:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P24509 · P24132 | On time 20:18 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 22:10 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
C31717 | On time 20:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 22:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89293 · P24136 | On time 21:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 23:10 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
C31719 | On time 21:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 23:20 Blackburn station (BBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89267 · P24140 | On time 22:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h00 | 0:12 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Leeds to Blackburn run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:21, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 2:21 |
Last train 23:35 |
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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 Leeds 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 Leeds to Blackburn trains use the Leeds to Blackburn station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, 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: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
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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