The average train between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Blackburn takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 Southampton Airport (SOU) and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton Airport (SOU) is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Southampton Airport (SOU) station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Airport Parkway station.
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Southampton Airport (SOU) to Blackburn train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Blackburn is 320.5 km. The road distance is 397 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m.