The average train between Aintree and Blackburn takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Aintree to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aintree and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Aintree is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Ormskirk and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aintree to Blackburn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Aintree station and arriving at Blackburn station via Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Aintree to Blackburn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Old Roan station.
Aintree to Blackburn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Aintree to Blackburn train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Aintree and Blackburn is 42.4 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Old Roan to Blackburn via Ormskirk and Preston in around 2h 20m.