The average train between Blackburn and Irlam takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Irlam. 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 Irlam. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Irlam at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackburn to Irlam? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Irlam. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Irlam station via Bolton station and Manchester Oxford Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Blackburn to Irlam train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Irlam train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Irlam station.
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The distance between Blackburn and Irlam is 34.4 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Irlam via Bolton and Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 28m.