The average train between Cheltenham and Blackburn takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 4:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
Cheltenham to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Cheltenham to Blackburn train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham and Blackburn is 207.5 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Blackburn via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 39m.