The average train between Blackburn and Barking takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Barking. 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 Blackburn and Barking. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Barking at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 37m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Barking. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Barking station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Blackburn to Barking train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Barking train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Blackburn to Barking train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Barking is 301.2 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.