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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. 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 €30, while a train costs an average of €78.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€78 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Leicester to Blackburn
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Blackburn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Blackburn:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Blackburn costing on average €78.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Tickets start at around €78 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€42. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 41m 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 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.
11:45 AM 8h10 Leicester 7:55 PM Blackburn €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:45 AM 8h10 Leicester 7:55 PM Blackburn €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:00 PM 7h15 Leicester 11:15 PM Blackburn €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Blackburn:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Blackburn costing on average €78.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 6 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 bus and train 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, FlixBus to go to Blackburn by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Lumo, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Trains to go to Blackburn by train.
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