What is the cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Leicester is to bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Leicester via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Leicester?

The distance between Blackburn and Leicester is 133 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

How do I travel from Blackburn to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Leicester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 32m and costs £50 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Blackburn to Leicester?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Blackburn to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Leicester bus from?

Blackburn to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Leicester train from?

Blackburn to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Leicester?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Leicester is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 32m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £25 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Blackburn to Leicester bus arrive?

Blackburn to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Leicester train arrive?

Blackburn to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Leicester is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Blackburn to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackburn to Leicester?

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3h 32m
£50–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
6h 18m
£18–25
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Leicestercar 115.7 mi
2h 40m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 39m
£44–77
Bus via Bolton Interchange
1. Take the bus from Co-op Live to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Mc4
7h 29m
£19–31

Blackburn to Leicester by train

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Distance: 132.2 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Leicester via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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