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The average train between Blackburn and Swansea takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Blackburn to Swansea. 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 49m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Blackburn to Swansea train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Blackburn and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperTransport for Wales10h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Swansea? 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.

Map of how to get from Blackburn to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Swansea via Preston and Crewe in around 6h 15m.

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