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Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn by train

First train

05:47

Last train

10:22

Departure station

Birmingham Snow Hill

Arrival station

Blackburn

Journey time

From 3h 3m

Distance

91 miles (146 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

How to travel from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Birmingham Snow Hill and Blackburn, which usually take 3 hours 12 minutes to complete the 91 miles (146 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Blackburn by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Blackburn.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Blackburn? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Birmingham Snow Hill and Blackburn by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn?

No, there are no direct train services from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn. Travelling from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn leave?

The first train from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn leaves at 05:47. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn leave?

The last train from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn leaves at 10:22. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Birmingham Snow Hill and Blackburn by train?

Trains travelling from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn cover a distance of around 91 miles (146 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Blackburn to Birmingham Snow Hill.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham Snow Hill to Blackburn

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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