The average train between Penrith and Blackburn takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Blackburn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Penrith to Blackburn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Blackburn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Penrith to Blackburn train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Blackburn is 103.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Blackburn via Preston in around 1h 37m.