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Compare train and bus for Blackburn to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. 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 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m 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 Blackburn to Leicester
How to get from Blackburn to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackburn to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Y25391 · G90886+
Y121588:04 AM3h59Blackburn station (BBN)12:03 PMLeicester station (LEI)$401One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- Y25390 · G90879+Y121547:04 AM3h59Blackburn station (BBN)11:03 AMLeicester station (LEI)$371One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- Y25156+W01976 · W02854+
C722129:37 AM3h13Blackburn station (BBN)12:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1071One-way3 transfers
Other options
- Y25392 · G90894+Y121629:04 AM3h59Blackburn station (BBN)1:03 PMLeicester station (LEI)$511One-way2 transfers
- L05590 · L10901+
L36559+Y121567:47 AM3h40Blackburn station (BBN)11:27 AMLeicester station (LEI)$581One-way3 transfers - L05597 · L10911+C75176+Y124118:48 AM3h40Blackburn station (BBN)12:28 PMLeicester station (LEI)$701One-way4 transfers
- NX540 · NX121 · NX1518:45 AM7h30Blackburn, Penny Street4:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$441One-way2 transfers
- NX540 · NX120 · NX15011:00 AM8h25Blackburn, Penny Street7:25 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$401One-way2 transfers
- NX540 · NX590 · NX15011:00 AM8h25Blackburn, Penny Street7:25 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$701One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Leicester:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Leicester costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackburn station (BBN) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackburn, Penny Street and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
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