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Leicester to Blackburn trains

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The average train between Leicester and Blackburn takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 12m
Duration
132 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain train
3h 34m
£51–87

Leicester to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited4h 21m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited8h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited4h 35m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Blackburn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Blackburn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Blackburn via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 34m.

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