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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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 €43.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m 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 Leicester to Blackburn 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 Leicester to Blackburn:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Blackburn costing on average $54 (€43).
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 National Express to go to Blackburn by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Blackburn by train.
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