The average train between Blackburn and Ilford takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Ilford. 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 Ilford. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Ilford at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Ilford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Blackburn to Ilford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Ilford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Blackburn to Ilford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Ilford is 298.4 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.