The average train between Blackburn and Tamworth takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Tamworth. 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 Tamworth. 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 Tamworth at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Tamworth. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Tamworth station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Blackburn to Tamworth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Tamworth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your Blackburn to Tamworth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Tamworth is 134.7 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Tamworth via Preston and Crewe in around 3h 8m.