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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Blackburn is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 5h 56m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Arrival Stand via Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Blackburn via Sheffield, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Leicester to Blackburn?

The distance between Leicester and Blackburn is 133 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Blackburn without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 36m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Leicester to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Blackburn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Blackburn train from?

Leicester to Blackburn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Leicester to Blackburn is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 36m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Leicester to Blackburn bus arrive?

Leicester to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Leicester to Blackburn train arrive?

Leicester to Blackburn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Blackburn?

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

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

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain
3h 36m
£59–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
5h 56m
£15–23
Drive 115 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Blackburncar 115 mi
2h 40m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
3h 44m
£49–82
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 540
6h 37m
£31–72

Leicester to Blackburn by train and tram

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–21 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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