The average train between Bournemouth and Blackburn takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Blackburn. 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 Bournemouth and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Bournemouth to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bournemouth to Blackburn train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bournemouth and Blackburn is 339.4 km. The road distance is 450 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 44m.