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Trains from Swansea (SWA) to Blackburn (BBN)

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22

train journeys
per day

159

miles (255 kms)

5hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

03:46 / 23:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Swansea (SWA) to Blackburn (BBN)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Swansea and Blackburn , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Swansea to Blackburn is approximately 159 miles (255 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 57 mins.

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

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Swansea to Blackburn. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Swansea to Blackburn Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    03:46
    6 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    10:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:59
    5 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    10:50
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:32
    6 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:58
    5 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    11:50
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:39
    5 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    12:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:57
    5 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:43
    5 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    13:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    5 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    14:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:23
    6 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    15:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:55
    5 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    16:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:23
    6 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    17:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:55
    5 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    18:35
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:23
    6 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    19:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:48
    5 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    20:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:23
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    20:49
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:49
    5 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    22:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:05
    5 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    23:03
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:23
    6 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    23:46
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:19
    11 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    06:01
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:50
    11 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    06:34
    Swansea
    Blackburn
    Swansea to Blackburn

About Swansea Station

Station name Swansea (SWA)
Address Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
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 Swansea and Blackburn

The travel time between Swansea and Blackburn by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 57 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Swansea and Blackburn vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:43.

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Amenities on trains between Swansea 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 Swansea & Blackburn. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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