The average train between Banbury and Blackburn takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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 Banbury and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Banbury 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 Banbury to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Banbury to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Banbury to Blackburn train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Banbury and Blackburn is 202.6 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Blackburn via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 50m.