How to travel from Leicester to Blackpool

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €44.

Distance: 113 miles (183 km)

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€32

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€89

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6h 6m

Average total duration

5h 36m

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3h 30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Leicester to Blackpool

How to get from Leicester to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Leicester to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:45AM6h40
Leicester
06:25PMBlackpool
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:45AM6h40
Leicester
06:25PMBlackpool
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
11:45AM6h40
Leicester
06:25PMBlackpool
$261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
10:45PM8h05
Leicester
06:50AMBlackpool
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Blackpool

Travel to Blackpool 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 Leicester to Blackpool.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Blackpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Blackpool:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Blackpool costing on average $55 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from Leicester to Blackpool is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Blackpool is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Blackpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Blackpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Preston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackpool and these popular destinations at a great price.

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