Wigan to Blackburn by train

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Overview: trains from Wigan to Blackburn

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wigan to Blackburn, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:25 View journey
Last train 22:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 37m View journey
Distance (km) 25
Trains / day 42 View all
Cheapest journey AU$26.24 View journey
Avg journey time 59m
Train operators 6

Wigan to Blackburn by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Wigan to Blackburn? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 25 kilometres.

Train cost between Wigan to Blackburn

Getting from Wigan to Blackburn by rail typically costs AU$26.24, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Wigan and Blackburn

If you are taking the train from Wigan to Blackburn, you will have 42 trains each day (with a departure every 17 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:25. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:55. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:53, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:55.

Wigan to Blackburn train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 25 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 37 minutes.

When do tickets between Wigan and Blackburn go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Wigan and Blackburn 4 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making your Wigan to Blackburn travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Blackburn.

FAQs about the train journey from Wigan to Blackburn

Want to know more about your journey from Wigan to Blackburn? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Wigan to Blackburn is 25 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.