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Trains from Ilkeston (ILN) to Blackburn (BBN)

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17

train journeys
per day

72

miles (116 kms)

2hrs 59 mins

fastest journey

06:28 / 00:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Ilkeston (ILN) to Blackburn (BBN)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Ilkeston and Blackburn , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ilkeston to Blackburn is approximately 72 miles (116 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 1 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Ilkeston and Blackburn.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ilkeston to Blackburn. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 59 mins.

Journeys from Ilkeston to Blackburn Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:28
    3 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    10:03
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    08:00
    3 hrs 2 changes
    11:00
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    08:29
    3 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    3 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    10:29
    3 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    14:04
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    11:29
    3 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    15:03
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    13:01
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    16:00
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    13:29
    3 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    17:03
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    14:29
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    18:07
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    15:59
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    19:00
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    16:29
    3 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    20:03
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    17:29
    3 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    21:03
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    19:00
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    22:19
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    19:29
    3 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    23:03
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    20:29
    3 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    00:17
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    21:33
    9 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    06:34
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    23:30
    7 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    07:00
    Ilkeston
    Blackburn
    Ilkeston to Blackburn

About Ilkeston Station

Station name Ilkeston (ILN)
Address Ilkeston station, Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

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 Ilkeston and Blackburn

The travel time between Ilkeston and Blackburn by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ilkeston and Blackburn vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:17.

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Amenities on trains between Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston & Blackburn. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Ilkeston and Blackburn.

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