The average train between Glasgow and Blackburn takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Blackburn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Glasgow to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Glasgow to Blackburn train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Blackburn is 261.2 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.