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Compare train and bus for Blackburn to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €104 Average price |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Leicester:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Leicester costing on average $104 (€83).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- 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 Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
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