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Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
Blackburn’s main museum with art, Egyptology, natural history and local collections. A strong introduction to the town’s culture.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Blackburn will cost around CHF 133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 88.
It's difficult to get from Leicester to Blackburn without transferring at least 2 times.
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Trains from Leicester to Blackburn run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF 21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 2h 0m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leicester to Blackburn.
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Blackburn trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:37 AM Leicester | 3h43 | 2:20 PM Blackburn | 0 transfersDirect | |
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G66932+ W34065+ G88967 · G89062 | 6:17 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 3h43 | 10:00 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 3 transfers | |
G89448 · G88961+ C21774 | 6:37 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 3h43 | 10:20 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G66935+ W34144+ P23934 | 6:48 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 4h02 | 10:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G66937+ W34021+ G89569 · P24048 | 7:22 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 3h11 | 10:33 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 3 transfers | |
G89452 · G88965+ C21767 | 7:43 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 3h37 | 11:20 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
G00952+ C01369+ P23940 | 7:50 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 4h00 | 11:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Leicester to Blackburn with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, and Lumo. High-speed trains available on this route with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, and East Midlands Railway. Regional trains available on this route with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, and West Midlands Trains. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of Blackburn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Blackburn trip today.
Blackburn’s main museum with art, Egyptology, natural history and local collections. A strong introduction to the town’s culture.
Historic hall with furnished rooms and displays on Lancashire life. It combines heritage interiors with changing cultural events.
Volunteer-run heritage centre focused on Blackburn’s textile and industrial story. A useful local stop for niche town history.
Victorian park with lakes, formal planting and broad walks. One of Blackburn’s most attractive green spaces for a relaxed stroll.
Large country park with woodland, open meadows and family-friendly paths. Ideal for walking and escaping the urban centre.
Historic town-centre quarter around cathedral, museum and civic buildings. Best area for a compact heritage-focused walk.
A Lancashire classic of hotpot topped with sliced potatoes, slowly baked with lamb or mutton. It is a staple of local pubs and home cooking across East Lancashire.
Black pudding made in nearby Bury is widely eaten in Blackburn breakfasts. This rich blood sausage is a proud regional specialty with strong Lancashire roots.
A crumbly Lancashire cow's milk cheese with a long local history. It is prized for its tangy flavour and strong connection to traditional county dairying.
Established Blackburn curry house praised for North Indian and Kashmiri dishes. Relaxed, dependable, and popular with local diners.
Popular modern Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grilled dishes, and stylish surroundings. A strong choice for Blackburn's South Asian food scene.
Well-known local pub and dining venue serving British classics, grills, and Sunday roasts in a traditional setting near Ewood.
Blackburn is cheaper than major UK cities. Hotels, dining, and local transport are usually lower, making it a good value stop for budget-conscious visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is good and not already added. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Blackburn by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leicester to Blackburn trains use the Leicester to Blackburn station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Blackburn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Blackburn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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