The average train between Inverness and Blackburn takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Blackburn station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Inverness to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Inverness to Blackburn train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Blackburn is 428.8 km. The road distance is 614 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Blackburn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h.