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Blackburn to Leicester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Blackburn to Leicester, starting from €13.57 and averaging €13.57. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 52m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
16:18 2h 57m, Changes required Blackburn	19:15 Leicester		Find Tickets
16:36 3h 14m, Changes required Blackburn	19:50 Leicester	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
17:04 3h 59m, Changes required Blackburn	21:03 Leicester		Find Tickets
17:18 2h 56m, Changes required Blackburn	20:14 Leicester		Find Tickets
17:36 3h 16m, Changes required Blackburn	20:52 Leicester	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
17:48 3h 27m, Changes required Blackburn	21:15 Paris		Find Tickets

Blackburn to Leicester Train Route Details

First train

06:04

Last train

23:36

Departure station

Blackburn

Arrival station

Leicester

Journey time

2h 52m

Distance

154 km

Price

€13.57*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Blackburn to Leicester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Blackburn to Leicester can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Blackburn to Leicester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Blackburn to Leicester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Blackburn to Leicester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Blackburn to Leicester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Blackburn to Leicester train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Blackburn to Leicester Train prices and times

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