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Birkenhead to Blackburn trains

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The average train between Birkenhead and Blackburn takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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.

1h 40m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain train Preston - Colne / ...
1h 39m
£14–29

Birkenhead to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 22m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited9h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead 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.

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  • Distance: 46.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackburn via Preston in around 1h 39m.

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