The average train between Bristol and Blackburn takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is at least one train per day from Bristol 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 once daily between Bristol and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
Bristol to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Bristol to Blackburn train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bristol and Blackburn is 255.3 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Blackburn via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 19m.