Blackburn to Cardiff Trains

Blackburn to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Cardiff takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 54m
Duration: 201 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 58m

£57–109

Blackburn to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Blackburn and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:37 PM → 7:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
4:37 PM → 8:51 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
5:37 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
6:37 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Cardiff? 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.

Blackburn to Cardiff trains

Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Blackburn to Cardiff train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:37 PM → 7:43 PM

4:37 PM → 8:51 PM

5:37 PM → 9:52 PM

6:37 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM

7:37 AM → 11:36 AM

8:37 AM → 12:43 PM

9:37 AM → 1:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM

7:37 AM → 11:36 AM

8:37 AM → 12:43 PM

9:37 AM → 1:50 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM

7:37 AM → 11:36 AM

8:37 AM → 12:43 PM

9:37 AM → 1:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Preston to Crewe

Blackburn to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Blackburn to Cardiff train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:37 PM → 7:43 PM

4:37 PM → 8:51 PM

5:37 PM → 9:52 PM

6:37 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM

7:37 AM → 11:36 AM

8:37 AM → 12:43 PM

9:37 AM → 1:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM

7:37 AM → 11:36 AM

8:37 AM → 12:43 PM

9:37 AM → 1:50 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:47 AM

7:37 AM → 11:36 AM

8:37 AM → 12:43 PM

9:37 AM → 1:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Preston to Crewe

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