How to get from Blackburn to Liverpool by train?

By train

To get from Blackburn to Liverpool in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Liverpool James Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    38 min
  • 6
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    New Brighton
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool James Street
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via NORTHERN and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Blackburn to Liverpool in Liverpool, take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Victoria station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackburn to Liverpool

The distance between Blackburn, Liverpool and Liverpool, Liverpool is approximately 57.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn to Liverpool by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Liverpool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Blackburn

Blackburn is located at Blackburn, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Mincing Lane.

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Mincing Lane
  • The Mall
  • Darwen Street

Public transport stations close to Liverpool, Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Dale Street, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Old Hall Street (Stop Cha).

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Lime Street
  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool James Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Old Hall Street (Stop Cha)
  • Chapel Street (Stop Ea)
  • James Street Station (Stop Je)

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via NORTHERN and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Blackburn to Liverpool in Liverpool, take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Victoria station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn to Liverpool?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Blackburn to Liverpool?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Liverpool?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blackburn to Liverpool?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Blackburn station near Blackburn in North West to Rochdale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Rochdale station near Liverpool in Liverpool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Blackburn to Liverpool by train?

    The total travel time between Blackburn in North West and Liverpool in Liverpool by train is about 2 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blackburn to get to Liverpool?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Blackburn station near Blackburn in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blackburn and Liverpool?

    Get off the train at the Rochdale station, which is closest to Liverpool in Liverpool.

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