The average train between Southampton and Blackburn takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 3 times a day between Southampton and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 19m • 2 changes

6h 4m • 2 changes

5h 41m • 2 changesArrives next day


11h 18m • 2 changes

5h 49m • 2 changes

5h 48m • 2 changes

5h 49m • 2 changes

5h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Southampton to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Southampton to Blackburn train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Southampton and Blackburn is 324.8 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 14m.