The average train between Blackburn and Bristol takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Bristol. 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 Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Bristol at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Bristol? 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 Blackburn to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Bristol station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Blackburn to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Blackburn to Bristol train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Blackburn and Bristol is 255.3 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Bristol Temple Meads via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 1m.