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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Blackburn
How to get from Leicester to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Blackburn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX151 · NX121 · NX540Cheapest
NX777 · NX120 · NX540Fastest
C72517+W02620+
L08597 · L09663Other options
C72521+W02610+L08229 · L09637
C51710+Y25878 · Y25813Y12260+G90896 · Y25814NX777 · NX120 · NX540Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Blackburn:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Blackburn costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Blackburn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Blackburn by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackburn by bus.
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