The average train between Blackburn and Kirkby takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Kirkby. 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 every 2 hours between Blackburn and Kirkby. 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 Kirkby at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Kirkby? 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 Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Kirkby station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Blackburn to Kirkby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Kirkby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.
Book your Blackburn to Kirkby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Blackburn and Kirkby is 40.2 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane via Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 16m.