The average train between Blackfriars Station and Bankside takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackfriars Station to Bankside. 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 Blackfriars Station and Bankside. The earliest departure is at 1:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackfriars Station is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Bankside at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackfriars Station to Bankside? 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 Blackfriars Station to Bankside. However, there are services departing from Blackfriars Station station and arriving at Bankside station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Blackfriars Station to Bankside train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Blackfriars Station to Bankside train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Blackfriars Station to Bankside train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Blackfriars Station and Bankside is 279.2 km. The road distance is 329 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m.