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Southampton to Blackburn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Blackburn takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 11m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 34m
£110–165

Southampton to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly 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 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Blackburn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Blackburn, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 14m.

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