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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 $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. 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 $43, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Blackburn to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Blackburn to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Leicester:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Leicester costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$53. The journey takes 2h 46m 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.
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How to get from Blackburn to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Blackburn to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:55 AM 7h10 Blackburn 2:05 PM Leicester Find prices2 transfers
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6:55 AM 7h10 Blackburn 2:05 PM Leicester Find prices2 transfers
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6:55 AM 7h10 Blackburn 2:05 PM Leicester Find prices2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Leicester:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Leicester costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 5 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Transpennine Express, Lumo, CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
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