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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Leeds to Blackburn
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Blackburn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Blackburn:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Blackburn costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 1h 29m versus 1h 15m 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 Leeds to Blackburn
How to get from Leeds to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Blackburn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L89293 · P24136
9:17 PM 1h53 Leeds station (LDS) 11:10 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- L89293 · P24136
9:17 PM 1h53 Leeds station (LDS) 11:10 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C31717
8:59 PM 1h21 Leeds station (LDS) 10:20 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P24509 · P24132
8:18 PM 1h52 Leeds station (LDS) 10:10 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $12 1 One-way 1 transfer - L89257 · P24130
10:17 AM 1h51 Leeds station (LDS) 12:08 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer - G89015
7:59 PM 1h21 Leeds station (LDS) 9:20 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX170 · NX540
5:45 PM 3h10 Leeds, Coach Station 8:55 PM Blackburn, Penny Street $18 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX172 · NX424 · RL152
2:20 AM 6h33 Leeds, Coach Station 8:53 AM Blackburn, Penny Street $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Blackburn:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Blackburn costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Blackburn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Blackburn by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackburn by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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