Taking the train from Blackburn to Lancaster

Ready to book a trip from Blackburn to Lancaster by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Blackburn and Lancaster

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £15.20, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Blackburn to Lancaster departure frequency and train timetable

With 55 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 13 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:02 and the last one is at 23:47. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:02, with the last one at 22:30.

Average train travel time from Blackburn to Lancaster

The quickest time by train is 41 minutes, travelling a total distance of 40 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Blackburn and Lancaster

Tickets for travel between Blackburn and Lancaster can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your Blackburn to Lancaster travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Lancaster.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Blackburn and Lancaster by train?

The train journey from Blackburn to Lancaster covers 40 kilometres in total.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Blackburn to Lancaster?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at £15.20. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Blackburn to Lancaster train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 3 months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Blackburn to Lancaster by train?

The fastest journey time is 41 minutes.