Blackburn to Reading Trains

Blackburn to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Reading takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £133
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 6m

£106–160

Blackburn to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Blackburn and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

10:48 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 4:40 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 5:43 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 6:41 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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