The average train between Arbroath and Blackburn takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Arbroath 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 every 4 hours between Arbroath and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Blackburn station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Arbroath to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Arbroath to Blackburn train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Arbroath and Blackburn is 312.9 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Arbroath to Blackburn via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 5h 35m.