The average train between Blackburn and Southampton takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Southampton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Blackburn to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Blackburn to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Blackburn to Southampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Blackburn and Southampton is 324.8 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 18m.