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Lancaster to Blackburn train prices and times

Planning a journey from Lancaster to Blackburn? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £16.00, with average prices for this route around £16.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:13 Lancaster	06:01 Blackburn	48m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:50 Lancaster	06:50 Blackburn	1h 0m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:52 Lancaster	07:49 Blackburn	57m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:00 Lancaster	08:00 Blackburn	1h 0m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:58 Lancaster	08:50 Blackburn	52m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:58 Lancaster	09:50 Paris	52m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Lancaster to Blackburn train route details

First train

05:13

Last train

23:26

Departure station

Lancaster

Arrival station

Blackburn

Journey time

48m

Distance

25 miles

Price

£16.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Blackburn

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Lancaster to Blackburn can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Lancaster to Blackburn, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Lancaster to Blackburn ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Lancaster to Blackburn more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Lancaster to Blackburn train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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