Leicester to Blackburn by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Blackburn

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester to Blackburn, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:49 View journey
Last train 23:37 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 3hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 153
Trains / day 52 View all
Cheapest journey AU$181.77 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 54m
Train operators 13

Travelling from Leicester to Blackburn by train

Want to know how to get from Leicester to Blackburn by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Leicester to Blackburn take around 3 hours and 6 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 153 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Leicester is scheduled to depart at around  06:18. The last departure is usually at around 23:37 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Leicester at around 05:49, with the last train leaving at around 22:57. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 52 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$181.77.

We think any time is a great time to visit Blackburn, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Blackburn.

Is there a direct train from Leicester to Blackburn?

The journey between Leicester and Blackburn usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

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

The Leicester to Blackburn train travel takes about 3 hours and 6 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Leicester to Blackburn train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Blackburn leaving Leicester at around 06:18 and the last train leaving at around 23:37 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Leicester at around 05:49, with the final departure at 22:57.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.