The average train between Swindon and Blackburn takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 every 2 hours between Swindon and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Blackburn station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Swindon to Blackburn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Blackburn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Swindon to Blackburn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Blackburn is 248.3 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Blackburn via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 17m.