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Rainhill to Blackburn Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Rainhill to Blackburn? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $26.79, with average prices for this route around $26.79.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
23:37 6 hours 11 minutes, Changes required Eccleston Park	05:48 +1 Blackburn	Find Tickets
23:52 6 hours 9 minutes, Changes required Rainhill	06:01 +1 Blackburn	Find Tickets
23:52 6 hours 42 minutes, Changes required Rainhill	06:34 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Rainhill to Blackburn Train Route Details

First train

06:37

Last train

23:52

Departure station

Rainhill

Arrival station

Blackburn

Journey time

1 hour 21 minutes

Distance

42 km

Price

$26.79*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Rainhill to Blackburn

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Rainhill to Blackburn during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Rainhill to Blackburn for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Rainhill to Blackburn, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Rainhill to Blackburn ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling 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 traveling from Rainhill to Blackburn more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Rainhill to Blackburn train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Rainhill to Blackburn with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Rainhill to Blackburn Train prices and times

Rainhill to Blackburn Train Route Details