The cheapest and fastest trains from Ormskirk to Blackburn
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ormskirk to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ormskirk to Blackburn will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ormskirk 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 33 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ormskirk to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ormskirk to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 33 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£11 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ormskirk to Blackburn train times
The table below shows live departures for Ormskirk to Blackburn trains for tomorrow, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:46 Ormskirk | 1h03 | 06:49 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:46 Ormskirk | 1h14 | 13:00 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ormskirk to Blackburn
Trains from Ormskirk to Blackburn run on average 5 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 06:13 |
Last train 21:46 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Ormskirk to Blackburn trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Ormskirk and Blackburn from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Ormskirk to Blackburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ormskirk 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ormskirk and Blackburn
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:35 - 00:27 Sunday 08:05 - 00:27 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Ticket office and platforms are step free, however car park has uneven ramp access.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the station approach
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:40 - 18:00 Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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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