The average train between Loughborough and Blackburn takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Blackburn station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Loughborough to Blackburn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
Loughborough to Blackburn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Loughborough to Blackburn train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Loughborough and Blackburn is 138.7 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Blackburn via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, and Bolton in around 3h 35m.