The average train between Blackburn and Falkirk takes 3h 47m 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.
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 8:22 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Falkirk station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Blackburn to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Blackburn to Falkirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Falkirk is 263.9 km. The road distance is 362 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.