Northampton to Blackburn train with West Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Blackburn

Showing times and prices for 27 Nov

Cheapest price

£0

Average price

£-0

Fastest journey

3 h 13 m

Average duration

3 h 20 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Fast trains

To travel from Northampton to Blackburn you need to make at least 3 changes.

West Midlands Trains
05:153h34
Northampton
08:49Blackburn
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3 changes
West Midlands Trains
06:063h43
Northampton
09:49Blackburn
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3 changes
West Midlands Trains
07:113h21
Northampton
10:32Blackburn
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4 changes
West Midlands Trains
07:113h38
Northampton
10:49Blackburn
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3 changes
West Midlands Trains
08:103h23
Northampton
11:33Blackburn
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4 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Northampton to Blackburn

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £51.

Distance: 198 km

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Coach

£60

Average Price

£36

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Cheapest

4h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 35m

Average total duration

6h 5m

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Live departures

Northampton to Blackburn train times

The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Blackburn trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 02:10
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
West Midlands Trains21:11 Northampton
9h22
06:33 Blackburn3 changes
West Midlands Trains22:14 Northampton
8h46
07:00 Blackburn3 changes
West Midlands Trains22:16 Northampton
8h47
07:03 Blackburn4 changes
West Midlands Trains22:16 Northampton
8h47
07:03 Blackburn3 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Northampton to Blackburn

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Trains from Northampton to Blackburn run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 3h 24m.

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 £36
Distance
198 km
Average train duration
3h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£51
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
3h 24m
First train
06:06
Last train
20:40
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 £36

Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Blackburn trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Blackburn from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

West Midlands Trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 13m
West Midlands Trains frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Northampton to Blackburn train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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.

FAQs
The train distance from Northampton to Blackburn is 198 km.
The train journey from Northampton to Blackburn offers a mix of urban and countryside views, passing through areas like the rolling landscapes of the Midlands and parts of the Pennines, providing some scenic vistas along the way.
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.
To get from Northampton to Blackburn, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Northampton to Blackburn covers a distance of 198 km and takes approximately 3h 24m. Trains run 3 per day.
A day trip from Northampton to Blackburn is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 24m. Trains run 3 times per day.
The first train from Northampton to Blackburn leaves at 6:06.
Booking trains from Northampton to Blackburn in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Northampton to Blackburn can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £60.
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Blackburn is by coach, costing approximately £36.
The last train from Northampton to Blackburn departs at 20:40.
The train station in Northampton that goes to Blackburn is Northampton station (NMP), and it arrives at Blackburn station (BBN).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Northampton to Blackburn.
Trains from Northampton to Blackburn run approximately 3 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Northampton to Blackburn.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Northampton to Blackburn.
There is no night train service from Northampton to Blackburn.

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Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and Blackburn

Northampton
Blackburn
The major train station for departures in Northampton is Northampton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Northampton for your trip from Northampton to Blackburn.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Northampton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
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