How much does it cost to go from Blackburn to Cardiff by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is €91.12. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When can I start booking my Blackburn to Cardiff train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 2 and a half months in advance.

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

The fastest journey is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Blackburn to Cardiff by train

Q: What is the travel distance between Blackburn and Cardiff by train?

The total journey from Blackburn to Cardiff is 258 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Blackburn to Cardiff

Find the key information for travelling by train from Blackburn to Cardiff, 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 06:12 View journey

Last train 23:47 View journey

Avg changes 2

Fastest journey 4hr 7m View journey

Distance (km) 258

Trains / day 39 View all

Cheapest journey €91.12 View journey

Avg journey time 5hr 25m

Train operators 9

Taking the train from Blackburn to Cardiff

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Cost of train travel from Blackburn to Cardiff

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Blackburn to Cardiff:

Cheapest ticket: €91.12
Pricing when booking a month in advance:
Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Blackburn to Cardiff daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Cardiff on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 39 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

06:12: departure of first train Monday-Friday
23:47: departure of last train Monday-Friday
06:13: departure of first train on weekends
23:22: departure of last train on weekends
Every 28 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Blackburn to Cardiff?

This journey covers a total of 258 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 4 hours and 7 minutes.

How far in advance Blackburn and Cardiff tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Blackburn and Cardiff are available 2 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Blackburn to Cardiff

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Cardiff city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Blackburn to Cardiff

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