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Trains from Runcorn (RUN) to Blackburn (BBN)

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29

train journeys
per day

30

miles (48 kms)

2hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

00:20 / 23:54

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Runcorn (RUN) to Blackburn (BBN)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Runcorn and Blackburn , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Runcorn to Blackburn is approximately 30 miles (48 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 44 mins.

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

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Runcorn to Blackburn. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from Runcorn to Blackburn Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:20
    6 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    07:00
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    00:21
    7 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    08:03
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    06:28
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    09:34
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    07:26
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    07:46
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    08:44
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:34
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    09:26
    3 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    12:34
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    09:47
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    10:26
    3 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    13:34
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    10:47
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    14:04
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    11:26
    3 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    14:34
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    11:47
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    15:03
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    12:26
    3 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    15:34
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    12:47
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    16:04
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    13:26
    3 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    16:34
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    13:47
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    17:03
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    14:26
    3 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    17:34
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    14:47
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    18:07
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    15:26
    3 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    18:35
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn
  • Mon 6th May
    15:47
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    19:04
    Runcorn
    Blackburn
    Runcorn to Blackburn

About Runcorn Station

Station name Runcorn (RUN)
Address Runcorn station, Station Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5UB
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:30
Saturday 06:30 - 19:30
Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
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 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 Runcorn and Blackburn

The travel time between Runcorn and Blackburn by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 44 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Runcorn and Blackburn vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:54.

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Amenities on trains between Runcorn 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 Runcorn & Blackburn. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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