The average train between Gloucester and Blackburn takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gloucester to Blackburn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Blackburn station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Gloucester to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Gloucester to Blackburn train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Gloucester and Blackburn is 210.1 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Blackburn via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 4h 15m.