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Outbound fromDumfries to Blackburn by train
It takes an average of 2h 48m to travel from Dumfries to Blackburn by train, over a distance of around 102 miles (164 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Dumfries to Blackburn and tickets for this journey start from £54 when you book in advance.
How to travel from Dumfries to Blackburn by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Dumfries to Blackburn? Look no further.
You'll usually find 15 trains per day running between Dumfries and Blackburn, which usually take 2 hours 48 minutes to complete the 102 miles (164 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 35 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 2 changes along the way. Both Avanti West Coast and ScotRail trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Dumfries to Blackburn start from £54.00 when 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.
FAQs about the train journey from Dumfries to Blackburn
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Cheap train tickets from Dumfries to Blackburn
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Dumfries to Blackburn is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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