How much does a train ticket cost from Preston to Blackburn?

The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Blackburn start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Preston to Blackburn?

The average train journey time from Preston to Blackburn is 26m, covering a distance of 10 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Preston to Blackburn route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Preston to Blackburn?

The earliest train from Preston to Blackburn departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 20:02.

Train Preston to Blackburn from £3

Next train departures

Next departures from Preston to Blackburn on 16 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:24	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	16:50	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	16:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	17:00	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	17:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	27m	17:50	Blackburn	No tags
Train	17:43	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	21m	18:04	Blackburn	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Blackburn on 17 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	27m	07:50	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	07:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	08:00	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	08:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	08:49	Blackburn	No tags
Train	08:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	09:00	Blackburn	No tags
Train	09:24	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	09:50	Blackburn	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Blackburn on 19 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	08:49	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	07:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	08:00	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	07:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	27m	07:50	Blackburn	No tags
Train	08:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	09:00	Blackburn	No tags
Train	09:24	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	09:50	Blackburn	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Blackburn on 20 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:24	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	09:50	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	07:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	08:00	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	07:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	27m	07:50	Blackburn	No tags
Train	08:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	08:49	Blackburn	No tags
Train	08:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	09:00	Blackburn	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Blackburn on 21 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:24	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	09:50	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	07:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	08:00	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	07:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	27m	07:50	Blackburn	No tags
Train	08:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	08:49	Blackburn	No tags
Train	08:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	09:00	Blackburn	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Blackburn on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	08:49	Blackburn	Cheapest
Train	07:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	08:00	Blackburn	Fastest
Train	07:23	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	27m	07:50	Blackburn	No tags
Train	08:44	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	16m	09:00	Blackburn	No tags
Train	09:24	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	26m	09:50	Blackburn	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 03:54 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Preston to Blackburn

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Blackburn. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage duration

9 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration48m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £10	Average duration26m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £3	Average duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.4

Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Preston to Blackburn by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Preston to Blackburn?
The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Blackburn start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Preston to Blackburn?
The average train journey time from Preston to Blackburn is 26m, covering a distance of 10 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Preston to Blackburn route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Preston to Blackburn?
The earliest train from Preston to Blackburn departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 20:02.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

14/01

£4

15/01

£5

Today

£4

17/01

£3

18/01

£3

19/01

£3

20/01

£3

21/01

£3

The cheapest trip from Preston to Blackburn was searched and found on 17 Jan 2026 with a price of £3

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Preston to Blackburn as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £3 to £9 for a train ticket from Preston to Blackburn based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £3, which is on 2026-01-17.