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The cheapest and fastest trains from Middlesbrough to Blackburn
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
123 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Blackburn will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Middlesbrough 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 123 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 39 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.
09:253h39
Middlesbrough13:04Blackburn
£771One-way
0 changes
04:483h31
Middlesbrough08:19Blackburn
£791One-way
0 changes
04:483h31
Middlesbrough08:19Blackburn
£791One-way
0 changes
09:253h39
Middlesbrough13:04Blackburn
£771One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Middlesbrough to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 123 km
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3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Middlesbrough to Blackburn train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:23
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:25 Middlesbrough | 3h39 | 13:04 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:20 Middlesbrough | 2h59 | 16:19 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Middlesbrough to Blackburn
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Trains from Middlesbrough to Blackburn run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
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 £22
Distance 123 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 05:44 |
Last train 20:49 |
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 £22
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Middlesbrough to Blackburn trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Middlesbrough and Blackburn from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 59m
Cheapest Price
£36
TransPennine Express frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Price
£77
Northern Rail (3) frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 58m
Cheapest Price
£45
first_transpennine_express frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Middlesbrough to Blackburn train
FAQs: Travel by train from Middlesbrough to Blackburn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Middlesbrough to Blackburn.
The train distance from Middlesbrough to Blackburn is 123 km.
The train journey from Middlesbrough to Blackburn covers a distance of 123 km and takes approximately 2h 59m. Trains run 6 per day.
To get from Middlesbrough to Blackburn, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Middlesbrough to Blackburn in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Middlesbrough to Blackburn leaves at 5:44.
The last train from Middlesbrough to Blackburn departs at 20:49.
The cost of a train ticket from Middlesbrough to Blackburn can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £74.
Trains from Middlesbrough to Blackburn run approximately 6 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Blackburn is by coach, costing approximately £22.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Middlesbrough to Blackburn.
The train station in Middlesbrough that goes to Blackburn is Middlesbrough station (MBR), and it arrives at Blackburn station (BBN).
There is no night train service from Middlesbrough to Blackburn.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Middlesbrough to Blackburn.
Yes, you can take the train from Middlesbrough to Blackburn.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Middlesbrough and Blackburn
Middlesbrough
Blackburn
The major train station for departures in Middlesbrough is Middlesbrough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Middlesbrough for your trip from Middlesbrough to Blackburn.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- 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: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Middlesbrough
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Blackburn is Blackburn. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Blackburn for your journey to Blackburn from Middlesbrough.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:40 - 18:00 Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Blackburn
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement pick up/drop off will be in the Vue Cinema Car Park at the rear of the Station
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Mill Hill (Lancs)
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on New Chapel Street above the station (Station side for Blackburn, opposite side for Preston)
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