The average train between St Helens and Blackburn takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Blackburn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
St Helens to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your St Helens to Blackburn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Blackburn is 37.2 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Blackburn via Preston in around 1h 21m.