The average train between Birmingham and Blackburn takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Blackburn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Birmingham to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Birmingham to Blackburn train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Blackburn is 146.3 km. The road distance is 185 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m.