The average train between Croydon and Blackburn takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 hourly between Croydon and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Blackburn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Croydon to Blackburn train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Croydon to Blackburn train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Croydon to Blackburn train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Blackburn is 308.5 km. The road distance is 376 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.