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Watford Junction to Blackburn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford Junction and Blackburn takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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.

4h 48m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
3h 44m
£40–145

Watford Junction to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 1:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLumoNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction to Blackburn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 202.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Blackburn via Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 44m.

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