There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Leicester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Blackpool North to Nuneatontrain Blackpool North - London Euston
2h 49m£51–79Bus via Manchester
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk026
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
6h£19–29Drive 136.6 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Leicestercar 136.6 mi
2h 48m£35–50Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3h 56m£57–101Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
6h 30m£28–48
Blackpool to Leicester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Leicester is to bus via Manchester which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Blackpool and Leicester is 148 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Blackpool to Leicester, including transfers.
Blackpool to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.
Blackpool to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Leicester, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Blackpool North to Nuneaton 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Blackpool North to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Blackpool to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Leicester is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Blackpool to Leicester.
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