Carlisle to Blackburn by train

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Overview: trains from Carlisle to Blackburn

Find the key information for travelling by train from Carlisle 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 01:41 View journey
Last train 21:26 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 131
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey £24.57 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 59m
Train operators 8

Explore Carlisle to Blackburn by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Carlisle to Blackburn aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of a train ticket between Carlisle and Blackburn

The cheapest ticket price along this route is £24.57. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 3 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Carlisle to Blackburn daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Blackburn on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 53 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 01:41: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:26: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:44: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:36: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 17 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Carlisle to Blackburn?

On this route spanning 131 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Booking time frame: Carlisle to Blackburn trains

Tickets for travel to Blackburn along this route are available for purchase 3 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Further insights on trains from Carlisle to Blackburn

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Blackburn city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Carlisle to Blackburn

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

The train route from Carlisle to Blackburn covers 131 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.