Blackburn to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Cardiff takes 4h 52m 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 52m
Duration: 201 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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£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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:25 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
5:25 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:24 PM → 10:50 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
7:25 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:37 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 6m • 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.