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How to get fromLeicester to Blackpoolby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 43m
    £38–112

  2. Drive 136.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Blackpoolcar car 136.4 mi
    2h 46m
    £34–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    6h 43m
    £35–83

  4. Train via Sheffield

    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 Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    3h 58m
    £68–119

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 158 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 2m
    £51–93

Leicester to Blackpool by train

Calendar153Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Blackpool North via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 43m.

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