CrossCountry
East Midlands Railway
Travel by train from Ilkeston to Blackburn
Looking to travel from Ilkeston to Blackburn by train? You've come to the right place!
Generally, the train from Ilkeston to Blackburn takes around 4 hours 39 minutes, but can take just 3 hours 1 minute on the fastest services. There are up to 7 trains per day from Ilkeston to Blackburn.
You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry trains run on this route.
Booking early is one of the most effective ways to save money.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Ilkeston to Blackburn?
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Ilkeston to Blackburn is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.