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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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Blackpool:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Blackpool costing on average $128 (€105).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Blackpool
How to get from Leicester to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM10h35Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM10h35Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G0095910:50 AM3h00Leicester station (LEI)1:50 PMBlackpool North (BPN)$1391One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G00959+C00581+P2475610:50 AM3h35Leicester station (LEI)2:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$1391One-way2 transfers
- G89541 · P24729+G66952+
W340741:18 PM4h07Leicester station (LEI)5:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$1391One-way3 transfers - G66946+W34198+G89602 · P2475911:18 AM4h07Leicester station (LEI)3:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$1391One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 AM11h05Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$401One-way1 transfer
- NX151 · NX12112:45 PM6h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station6:55 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
- NX180 · NX1215:25 AM6h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:35 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Blackpool:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Blackpool costing on average $128 (€105).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 16 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva UK to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Blackpool by train.
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