The average train between Rugby and Blackburn takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Rugby to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Rugby to Blackburn train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Rugby and Blackburn is 173.6 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Blackburn via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 37m.