The average train between Wigan and Blackburn takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is an hourly train service from Wigan 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 Wigan and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Blackburn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Wigan to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Wigan to Blackburn train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wigan and Blackburn is 25.2 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Blackburn via Preston in around 57 min.