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Compare train and bus for Blackburn to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł140 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł140, while a train costs an average of zł145.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł145 Average price | zł140 Average price Cheapest | zł161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Leicester:
A bus is zł189 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Leicester costing on average zł359.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around zł359 compared to roughly zł161 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-197.15. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Blackburn to Leicester
How to get from Blackburn to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackburn to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540 · NX541 · NX1518:20 AM7h55Blackburn, Penny Street4:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Stationzł1341One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX541 · NX1518:20 AM7h55Blackburn, Penny Street4:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Stationzł1341One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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C248158:49 AM4h17Blackburn station (BBN)1:06 PMLeicester station (LEI)zł5061One-way3 transfers
Other options
- W33049+XC057300+C01251+C3261710:48 AM4h18Blackburn station (BBN)3:06 PMLeicester station (LEI)zł5061One-way3 transfers
- NX540 · NX121 · NX1518:20 AM7h55Blackburn, Penny Street4:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Stationzł1341One-way2 transfers
- NX540 · NX121 · NX15011:40 AM7h45Blackburn, Penny Street7:25 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Stationzł1371One-way2 transfers
- NX540 · NX590 · NX15011:40 AM7h45Blackburn, Penny Street7:25 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Stationzł1481One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Leicester:
A bus is zł6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Leicester costing on average zł145.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackburn station (BBN) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackburn, Penny Street and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Lumo, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
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