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Trains from Blackburn (BBN) to Chester (CTR)

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35

train journeys
per day

41

miles (66 kms)

2hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

06:13 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Blackburn (BBN) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Blackburn and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Blackburn to Chester is approximately 41 miles (66 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 58 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Blackburn and Chester.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Blackburn to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from Blackburn to Chester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:13
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    08:44
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:18
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    08:57
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:45
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:17
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    09:57
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:18
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:47
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:39
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:18
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:48
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    11:39
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:18
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    11:57
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:48
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:37
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:18
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    12:57
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:48
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    13:37
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:17
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    13:57
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:48
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:38
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:18
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    14:57
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:48
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    15:37
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:21
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:48
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:37
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:18
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    16:57
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:48
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    17:42
    Blackburn
    Chester
    Blackburn to Chester

About Blackburn Station

Station name Blackburn (BBN)
Address Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 06:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 06:40 - 18:00
Thursday 06:40 - 18:00
Friday 06:40 - 19:00
Saturday 06:40 - 19:00
Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Blackburn and Chester

The travel time between Blackburn and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 58 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Blackburn and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:13, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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Amenities on trains between Blackburn and Chester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Blackburn & Chester. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Blackburn and Chester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Blackburn and Chester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.