The average train between Newbury and Blackburn takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Newbury 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 4 hours between Newbury and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newbury is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 2:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Newbury 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 Newbury to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Newbury to Blackburn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Blackburn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Newbury to Blackburn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newbury and Blackburn is 272.6 km. The road distance is 356 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m.