The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Blackburn takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Blackburn station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Blackburn is 147.2 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Blackburn via Leeds in around 3h 26m.