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The average train between Watford Junction and Blackburn takes 4h 50m 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 50m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 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 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 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, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 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, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 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 Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 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 Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLumoAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 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 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 50m

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 42m.

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