How to travel from Leeds to Blackburn

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Travel Information to Blackburn from Leeds

Distance38 miles (61 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$7 - $15
Cheapest modeTrain • $7 (€7) • 1 h 20 min
Fastest modeTrain • $7 (€7) • 1 h 20 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 38 miles (61 km) by train or bus from Leeds to Blackburn. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leeds to Blackburn.

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from Leeds to Blackburn

How to get from Leeds to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Leeds to Blackburn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)Y03877 · Y04062
09:18AM1h52
Leeds station (LDS)
11:10AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$131One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)Y03877 · Y04062
09:18AM1h52
Leeds station (LDS)
11:10AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$131One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y02410
09:59AM1h20
Leeds station (LDS)
11:19AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y03878 · Y04105
08:18AM1h52
Leeds station (LDS)
10:10AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$131One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y02399
08:57AM1h22
Leeds station (LDS)
10:19AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$211One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26313+Northern Rail (3)Y03893
09:15AM1h49
Leeds station (LDS)
11:04AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$571One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · NX540
04:45PM3h20
Leeds, Coach Station
08:05PMBlackburn, Penny Street
$191One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX172 · NX540
08:20PM2h55
Leeds, Coach Station
11:15PMBlackburn, Penny Street
$181One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX172 · NX424 · RL152
02:00AM6h53
Leeds, Coach Station
08:53AMBlackburn, Penny Street
$301One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Blackburn

Travel to Blackburn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Blackburn.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Leeds to Blackburn: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Blackburn from Leeds is by taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€7).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Leeds to Blackburn:

Taking a train costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€14) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Leeds to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Blackburn that take longer:

Getting to Blackburn by bus takes 2 h 34 min on average.

The distance is approximately 38 miles (61 km) from Leeds to Blackburn.

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Blackburn is:

  • 2 buses a day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Blackburn from Leeds as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leeds to Blackburn:

  • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Leeds to Blackburn depart from Leeds to Blackburn.

The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Blackburn:

  • National Express can take you to Blackburn by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Leeds to Blackburn for $15 (€14).
  • Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express can take you to Blackburn by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Leeds to Blackburn for $7 (€7).

Yes, there are direct routes from Leeds to Blackburn with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 3 direct trains per day to Blackburn with Northern Rail (3).

Direct services to Blackburn tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Leeds to Blackburn? Many Omio customers who go from Leeds to Blackburn usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Stockport, Blackpool or Birmingham. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Stockport, Blackpool or Birmingham from Blackburn, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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