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Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
Blackburn’s main museum with art, Egyptology, natural history and local collections. A strong introduction to the town’s culture.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Blackburn will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Blackburn without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Liverpool to Blackburn run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 but you can travel from only $16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 9m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Liverpool to Blackburn.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Blackburn trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G89641 · G89024 | On time 7:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 9:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
W84746+ P23941 | On time 8:13 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 9:49 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G89645 · G89031 | On time 8:37 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h22 | 9:59 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
P23888 · G88947+ S13423 | Delayed 9:46 PM 8:46 PMMoorfields (MRF) | 1h56 | 10:42 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89649 · P23946 | On time 9:15 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h06 | 11:21 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
W34043+ P23952+ C21584 | Delayed 10:37 PM 9:37 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h10 | 11:47 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
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W85175+ P23929 | 8:13 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h37 | 9:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G89635 · G88967 | 8:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 10:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G86232+ W34144+ P23934 | 8:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 10:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89639 · G88971 | 9:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 11:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G86241+ C01369+ P23940 | 9:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 11:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89643 · G88976 | 10:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 12:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G86251+ W33941+ P23945 | 10:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 12:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G89647 · G88981 | 11:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 1:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
W85185+ P23951 | 12:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h37 | 1:49 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G89652 · C31714 | 12:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 2:00 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1 transfer | |
G86226+ W34286+ P23956 | 12:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 2:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Liverpool to Blackburn with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, and Mersey Rail. High-speed trains available on this route with Transpennine Express. Regional trains available on this route with Northern Rail and Mersey Rail. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of Blackburn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Blackburn trip today.
Blackburn’s main museum with art, Egyptology, natural history and local collections. A strong introduction to the town’s culture.
Historic hall with furnished rooms and displays on Lancashire life. It combines heritage interiors with changing cultural events.
Volunteer-run heritage centre focused on Blackburn’s textile and industrial story. A useful local stop for niche town history.
Victorian park with lakes, formal planting and broad walks. One of Blackburn’s most attractive green spaces for a relaxed stroll.
Large country park with woodland, open meadows and family-friendly paths. Ideal for walking and escaping the urban centre.
Historic town-centre quarter around cathedral, museum and civic buildings. Best area for a compact heritage-focused walk.
A Lancashire classic of hotpot topped with sliced potatoes, slowly baked with lamb or mutton. It is a staple of local pubs and home cooking across East Lancashire.
Black pudding made in nearby Bury is widely eaten in Blackburn breakfasts. This rich blood sausage is a proud regional specialty with strong Lancashire roots.
A crumbly Lancashire cow's milk cheese with a long local history. It is prized for its tangy flavour and strong connection to traditional county dairying.
Established Blackburn curry house praised for North Indian and Kashmiri dishes. Relaxed, dependable, and popular with local diners.
Popular modern Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grilled dishes, and stylish surroundings. A strong choice for Blackburn's South Asian food scene.
Well-known local pub and dining venue serving British classics, grills, and Sunday roasts in a traditional setting near Ewood.
Blackburn is cheaper than major UK cities. Hotels, dining, and local transport are usually lower, making it a good value stop for budget-conscious visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is good and not already added. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips.
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Blackburn Railway Station -> Blackburn Bus Station
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Blackburn 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Liverpool to Blackburn trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Blackburn station pair, with some services arriving at Mill Hill (Lancs). Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
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 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.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Moorfields has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Moorfields.
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options are available at Blackburn.
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
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.
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Mill Hill (Lancs) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category C Station, Acces to platform down 30 steps with rest platform and handrail. Island platform accessed only by stairs, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Check train stations information for Liverpool and Blackburn, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.