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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Falkirk takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Falkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Blackburn to Falkirk train times

Trains run hourly between Blackburn and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 45m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Falkirk? 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.

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  • Distance: 225 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Falkirk, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 31m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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