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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
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Compare train and coach for Wolverhampton to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £45.
Distance: 132 km
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Wolverhampton to Blackburn train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Blackburn trains for today, Friday 31 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 W34023+ P23920 | On time 5:15 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h35 | 7:50 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
| W34213+P23924 | 6:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h17 | 8:49 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
 G66607+P24044 | 6:49 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h45 | 9:34 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
| W34046+P23929 | 7:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h18 | 9:50 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
| G00781+P24048 | 7:45 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h48 | 10:33 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
| W34144+P23934 | 8:31 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h19 | 10:50 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
| G66716+P24052 | 8:49 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h45 | 11:34 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
| C01369+P23940 | 9:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h18 | 11:50 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
| G66721+P24056 | 9:49 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h45 | 12:34 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
| W33941+P23945 | 10:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h18 | 12:50 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
| G00854+P24059 | 10:49 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h45 | 13:34 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
| W33935+P23951 | 11:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h17 | 13:49 Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Blackburn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Wolverhampton to Blackburn run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 17m.
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.
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Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 21:37 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Wolverhampton to Blackburn trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Blackburn from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 17m
Cheapest Price
£16
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Price
£33
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 13m
Cheapest Price
£92
Cross Country frequency
17 a day
Complete guide to Blackburn
Things to do in Blackburn
Discover the best of Blackburn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Blackburn trip today.
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Haworth Art Gallery
Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington shows fine and decorative art in a historic house, with attractive grounds and changing exhibitions.
The Lewis Textile Museum
The Lewis Textile Museum explores Blackburn’s cotton heritage through machinery, displays, and practical insight into the town’s industrial past.
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Corporation Park
Corporation Park is a Victorian park with formal gardens, lakes, sports areas, and elevated views, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
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Witton Country Park
Witton Country Park offers broad green space, woodland paths, riverside walks, and family-friendly trails on the western edge of Blackburn.
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Roddlesworth and Tockholes
The moorland routes around Roddlesworth and Tockholes offer reservoirs, woodland, and panoramic walking country popular with local hikers.
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Blackburn Curry
A spiced South Asian-style lamb or chicken curry that became a Blackburn staple through the town’s strong curry house tradition.
Meat And Potato Pie
A flaky pie filled with minced beef and potato, long favoured across Lancashire as a hearty working-class meal.
Chorley Cake
A baked suet pudding with currants, often served with custard. It is a classic Lancashire dessert still known in East Lancashire.
Exchange Coffee Company
Well-known local bakery and café for Lancashire breakfasts, pies, sandwiches, cakes, and traditional baked goods.
Mr Fred's Bar and Lounge
Contemporary restaurant at Stanley House offering British dishes in an elegant country-house setting near Blackburn.
Akbar's
Stylish Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grills, and polished service in a modern setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and meals are usually cheaper than in London or Manchester, and local buses are affordable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
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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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3
- Day pass
- £7.50
To the city centre
Blackburn station -> Blackburn Town Centre, Blackburn
- Distance
- 0.4 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- On Blackburn Bus Company buses, adult single fares are capped at £3 and can be bought from the driver, in the app, or by tapping on and off.
- Blackburn station is about a 5 min walk from Blackburn Town Centre and the bus station, so walking is usually the quickest arrival option.
FAQs: Wolverhampton to Blackburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Wolverhampton to Blackburn can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £39.
The train journey from Wolverhampton to Blackburn covers a distance of 132 km and takes approximately 2h 17m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Wolverhampton to Blackburn is 132 km.
The first train from Wolverhampton to Blackburn leaves at 5:15.
The last train from Wolverhampton to Blackburn departs at 21:37.
Trains from Wolverhampton to Blackburn run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Wolverhampton to Blackburn.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Wolverhampton to Blackburn.
To get from Wolverhampton to Blackburn, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Wolverhampton to Blackburn.
The train station in Wolverhampton that goes to Blackburn is Wolverhampton station (WVH), and it arrives at Blackburn station (BBN).
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Blackburn is by train, costing approximately £16.
Booking trains from Wolverhampton to Blackburn in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Wolverhampton to Blackburn offers a mix of urban and rural views, featuring industrial landscapes, countryside vistas, and glimpses of the Pennines, making it moderately scenic.
A day trip from Wolverhampton to Blackburn is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 17m. However, there are 4 train services available per day covering the 132 km route.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Wolverhampton to Blackburn.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wolverhampton and Blackburn
Most Wolverhampton to Blackburn trains use the Wolverhampton to Blackburn station pair, with some services arriving at Mill Hill (Lancs). Use this guide to compare Wolverhampton and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Wolverhampton
Arrival train stations in Blackburn
Which Wolverhampton station do trains to Blackburn leave from?
Trains from Wolverhampton to Blackburn leave from Wolverhampton. The station is from Wolverhampton city centre at Wolverhampton station, Corn Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1LE.
WolverhamptonWolverhampton station, Corn Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1LE
City-centre transport
Getting to Wolverhampton from Wolverhampton city centre
TramMetro · 4m · every ~15 min
Wolverhampton train station facilities and services
Wolverhampton has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wolverhampton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Wolverhampton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wolverhampton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wolverhampton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wolverhampton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wolverhampton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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.
Which Blackburn station do trains from Wolverhampton arrive at?
Trains from Wolverhampton to Blackburn most often arrive at Blackburn. Some services arrive at Mill Hill (Lancs), so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Blackburn arrival station.
BlackburnBlackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Blackburn from Blackburn city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement pick up/drop off will be in the Vue Cinema Car Park at the rear of the Station
Blackburn train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Mill Hill (Lancs)Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QY
City-centre transport
Getting to Mill Hill (Lancs) from Blackburn city centre
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainColne - Blackpool South, Colne - Preston, York - Blackpool North, Blackburn - Blackpool North, Leeds - Blackpool North, Burnley Central - Preston · 2m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Bus4 · 11m · every ~12 min
Mill Hill (Lancs) train station facilities and services
Mill Hill (Lancs) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mill Hill (Lancs): 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.
Cherry TreeCherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZ+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Cherry Tree from Blackburn city centre
Cherry Tree is 2 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainColne - Blackpool South, Colne - Preston, Blackburn - Blackpool North, Burnley Central - Preston · 4m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Bus152 · 10m · every ~13 min
Cherry Tree train station facilities and services
Cherry Tree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cherry Tree: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cherry Tree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Preston platform: From Green Lane down 50 metre ramps with handrail to platform. Colne platform: Step free access from Green Lane. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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