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Trains from Chelmsford (CHM) to Blackburn (BBN)

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23

train journeys
per day

185

miles (299 kms)

4hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

05:56 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Chelmsford (CHM) to Blackburn (BBN)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Chelmsford and Blackburn , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Chelmsford to Blackburn is approximately 185 miles (299 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 5 mins.

Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Chelmsford and Blackburn.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Chelmsford to Blackburn. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from Chelmsford to Blackburn Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:56
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    10:50
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:09
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    11:50
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:08
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:12
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:57
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    13:50
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:09
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:54
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    14:50
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:16
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    15:19
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:09
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    15:50
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:09
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    16:50
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:18
    5 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    17:19
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:09
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    17:51
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:09
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    18:50
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:09
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:08
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    20:49
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:09
    4 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    21:49
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:10
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    22:42
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:10
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    23:46
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:40
    10 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    05:48
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:09
    11 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    07:21
    Chelmsford
    Blackburn
    Chelmsford to Blackburn

About Chelmsford Station

Station name Chelmsford (CHM)
Address Chelmsford station, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 22:00
Saturday 05:50 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
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 Chelmsford and Blackburn

The travel time between Chelmsford and Blackburn by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Chelmsford and Blackburn vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

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Amenities on trains between Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford & Blackburn. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Chelmsford and Blackburn.

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