The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN)
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$20
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$28
Fastest journey on Sep 05
1 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
1 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 05
26
Distance
50 km
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 $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) without transferring at least once.
G89629 · G889606:39 AM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:00 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$201One-way1 transfer
G89632 · G889637:39 AM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:00 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$201One-way1 transfer
G86217 · P23924+
W333906:45 AM2h04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:49 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$201One-way2 transfers
P24216 · P23929+
W335367:22 AM2h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:50 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$201One-way2 transfers
P24212 · P23924+
W333906:17 AM2h32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:49 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$201One-way2 transfers
G89635 · G889678:39 AM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:00 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$301One-way1 transfer
G89639 · G889729:39 AM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:00 AMBlackburn station (BBN)$301One-way1 transfer
G89641 · G890267:39 PM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:00 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$301One-way1 transfer
G89637 · G890196:39 PM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:00 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$301One-way1 transfer
G89633 · C317125:39 PM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:00 PMBlackburn station (BBN)$301One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN):
A bus is $0.77 (€0.62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Blackburn station (BBN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€14) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.92 (€-1.55). The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34043+ P23952+ C21584 | Delayed 9:37 PM 9:37 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h10 | 11:47 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
G86248+ W33521+ P23920 | 5:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h07 | 7:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G86250 · G89629 · G88960 | 5:46 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h14 | 8:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G86263+ W33390+ P23924 | 5:56 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h53 | 8:49 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
P24212+ W33390+ P23924 | 6:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h32 | 8:49 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89629 · G88960 | 6:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 8:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G86217+ W33390+ P23924 | 6:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h04 | 8:49 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
W84659+ W33542+ G88963 | 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h41 | 9:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
P24216+ W33536+ P23929 | 7:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h28 | 9:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89632 · G88963 | 7:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 9:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
W85173+ P23929 | 8:13 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h37 | 9:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
P24221+ W33563+ P23934 | 8:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h28 | 10:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89635 · G88967 | 8:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 10:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G86232+ W33563+ P23934 | 8:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 10:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
P24225+ C01370+ P23940 | 9:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h28 | 11:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89639 · G88972 | 9:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 11:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G86241+ C01370+ P23940 | 9:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 11:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
P24229+ W33753+ P23945 | 10:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h28 | 12:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89643 · G88976 | 10:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 12:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G86251+ W33753+ P23945 | 10:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 12:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
P24234+ C01371+ P23951 | 11:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h27 | 1:49 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89647 · G88982 | 11:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 1:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
W85187+ P23951 | 12:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h37 | 1:49 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G89633 · C31712 | 5:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 7:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G86227+ W33796+ P23930 | 5:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 7:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89637 · G89019 | 6:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 8:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G89641 · G89026 | 7:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 9:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:13, the last at 07:13. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 7:13 AM |
Last train 7:13 AM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Blackburn station (BBN) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Blackburn station (BBN) from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

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.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
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.
Getting to Blackburn from Blackburn city centre
Blackburn train station facilities and services
Blackburn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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