Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 21

Cheapest price on Oct 21

$12

Average ticket price on Oct 21

$22

Fastest journey on Oct 21

1 h 21 m

Average journey duration on Oct 21

1 h 21 m

Trains on Oct 21

21

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) without transferring at least once.

  • Northern RailP24147 · P23925
    5:10 PM1h39
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    6:49 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailG89664 · G89003
    3:39 PM1h21
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    5:00 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW85197+Northern RailP23921
    4:12 PM1h38
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    5:50 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailG89630 · G89007
    4:39 PM1h25
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    6:04 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailG89633 · C31716
    5:39 PM1h21
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    7:00 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN)

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) but you can travel from only $16 (€14) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:13, the last at 19:15. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 6m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16 (€14)
Distance
31 miles (50 km)
Average train duration
1h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
$20 (€17)
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
1h 6m
First train
7:13 AM
Last train
7:15 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16 (€14)

Live departures

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) trains for today, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Northern RailG86248 · P23920+Avanti West CoastW34023
On time
5:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h07
7:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN)
2 transfers
Northern RailG86250 · G89629 · G88960
On time
5:46 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h14
8:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN)
2 transfers
Northern RailG86263 · P23924+Avanti West CoastW342135:56 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h53
8:49 AM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailG89629 · G88960
On time
6:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
8:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN)
1 transfer
Northern RailG86217 · P23924+Avanti West CoastW342136:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h04
8:49 AM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayC04344+Avanti West CoastW34206+Northern RailP239246:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h00
8:49 AM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailP24216 · P23929+Avanti West CoastW340467:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h28
9:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailG89632 · G88963
On time
7:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
9:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85175+Northern RailP239298:13 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h37
9:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN)1 transfer
Northern RailP24221 · P23934+Avanti West CoastW341448:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h28
10:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailG89635 · G88967
On time
8:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
10:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN)
1 transfer
Northern RailG86232 · P23934+Avanti West CoastW341448:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h05
10:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailP24225 · P23940+Avanti West CoastC013699:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h28
11:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailG89639 · G88971
On time
9:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
11:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN)
1 transfer
Northern RailG86241 · P23940+Avanti West CoastC013699:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h05
11:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailP24229 · P23945+Avanti West CoastW3394110:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h28
12:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailG89643 · G88976
On time
10:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
12:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN)
1 transfer
Northern RailG86251 · P23945+Avanti West CoastW3394110:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h05
12:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailP24234 · P23951+Avanti West CoastW3393511:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h27
1:49 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailG89647 · G8898111:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
1:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85185+Northern RailP2395112:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h37
1:49 PM Blackburn station (BBN)1 transfer
Northern RailP24237 · P23956+Avanti West CoastW3428612:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h28
2:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailG89652 · C31714
On time
12:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
2:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN)
1 transfer
Northern RailG86226 · P23956+Avanti West CoastW3428612:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h05
2:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailP24240 · P23910+Avanti West CoastC013721:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h28
3:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailG89657 · G889921:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
3:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN)1 transfer
Northern RailG86233 · P23910+Avanti West CoastC013721:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h07
3:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailP24242 · P23917+Avanti West CoastW342902:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h28
4:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailG89662 · G889982:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
4:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN)1 transfer
Northern RailG86242 · P23917+Avanti West CoastW342902:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h05
4:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailP24244 · P23921+Avanti West CoastW342923:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h28
5:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers
Northern RailG89664 · G890033:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
5:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85197+Northern RailP239214:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
5:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN)1 transfer
Northern RailP24214 · P23925+Avanti West CoastW342894:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h27
6:49 PM Blackburn station (BBN)2 transfers

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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Blackburn station (BBN) from $16 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
$20 (€17)
Northern Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 6m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
$30 (€25)
Transpennine Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackburn station (BBN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $20 (€17), while the average price is around $28 (€24).
The train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) takes 1h 6m and runs 5 per day.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) leaves at 7:13 AM.
The distance by train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) is 31 miles (50 km).
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) leaves at 7:15 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN).
There is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN).
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackburn offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with scenic stretches particularly as the route passes through rural Lancashire, featuring rolling hills and picturesque landscapes.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN).
Popular day trips by train from Blackburn station (BBN) include Manchester, Bolton, Accrington, Rochdale, Preston.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN)

Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Blackburn station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Blackburn station (BBN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Blackburn
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre

Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services

Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.

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