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Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Blackburn (BBN)

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38

train journeys
per day

152

miles (246 kms)

4hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

05:26 / 01:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

9

operators run

12

routes

Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Blackburn (BBN)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Cambridge and Blackburn , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cambridge to Blackburn is approximately 152 miles (246 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 1 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Blackburn.

There are 12 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge to Blackburn. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge to Blackburn Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:26
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:39
    5 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    10:50
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:57
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    11:10
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:57
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    11:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:53
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:56
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:52
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:55
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:53
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:57
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:53
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    15:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:21
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    16:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:53
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    16:50
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:53
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    17:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    17:19
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:14
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    18:20
    Cambridge
    Blackburn
    Cambridge to Blackburn

About Cambridge Station

Station name Cambridge (CBG)
Address Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:00
Saturday 05:10 - 23:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cambridge and Blackburn

The travel time between Cambridge and Blackburn by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge and Blackburn vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:09.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cambridge & Blackburn. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Blackburn.

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