The average train between Blackburn and Marsden takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Marsden. 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 Marsden. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Marsden at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Marsden. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Marsden station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Blackburn to Marsden train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Marsden train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Marsden station.
Book your Blackburn to Marsden train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Blackburn and Marsden is 40.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Marsden via Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge in around 2h 3m.