The cheapest buses from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for Oct 20

Cheapest

$34

Average

$34

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Blackpool will cost around $ 34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 34.

Cheapest
08:20AMEdinburgh10h30 06:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
1 changes
$341One-way

Timetable Edinburgh to Blackpool

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08:20AMEdinburgh10h30 06:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
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Wed
Oct 20
$77Avanti West Coast
$34National Express
Thu
Oct 21
$77Avanti West Coast
$34National Express
Fri
Oct 22
$65Avanti West Coast
$64National Express
Sat
Oct 23
$94Avanti West Coast
$64National Express
Sun
Oct 24
$60Avanti West Coast
$64National Express
Mon
Oct 25
$31Avanti West Coast
$39National Express
Tue
Oct 26
$31Avanti West Coast
$30National Express
Wed
Oct 27
$51Avanti West Coast
$39National Express
Thu
Oct 28
$31Avanti West Coast
$38National Express
Fri
Oct 29
$60Avanti West Coast
$64National Express
Sat
Oct 30
$51Avanti West Coast
$64National Express
Sun
Oct 31
$60Avanti West Coast
$64National Express
Mon
Nov 1
$31Avanti West Coast
$22National Express
Tue
Nov 2
$32Avanti West Coast
$25National Express
Wed
Nov 3
$31Avanti West Coast
$22National Express
Thu
Nov 4
$31Avanti West Coast
$22National Express
Fri
Nov 5
$50Avanti West Coast
$26National Express
Sat
Nov 6
$32Avanti West Coast
$25National Express
Mon
Nov 8
$31Avanti West Coast
$25National Express

The fastest buses from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for Oct 20

Fastest Journey

10 h 30 m

Average

10 h 30 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

238 km

It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Blackpool without transferring at least once.

Fastest
08:20AMEdinburgh10h30 06:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
1 changes
$341One-way

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Bus Information from Edinburgh to Blackpool

distanceDistance147 miles (237 km)
durationAverage bus duration10 h 30 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$48 (€39)
changesDirect busYes
carriersBus companiesNational Express

Buses from Edinburgh to Blackpool cover the 147 miles (237 km) long trip taking on average 10 h 30 min with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $34 (€27), but the average price of bus tickets is $48 (€39). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Blackpool, Topping Street.

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Bus from Edinburgh to Blackpool with National Express

You can travel by bus from Edinburgh to Blackpool with National Express for as low as $34 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express

If you’re thinking of taking a bus between Edinburgh and Blackpool, you can enjoy a comfortable journey at a budget-friendly price with National Express. National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company offering hundreds of routes to towns and cities across the UK, including routes to and from major airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol. On a National Express bus, you can expect to travel 147 miles (237 km) between Edinburgh and Blackpool and pay as low as $34 (€27) if you book in advance.

All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Edinburgh to Blackpool, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Check the National Express bus schedule between Edinburgh and Blackpool, select your preferred ticket type, and book your cheap bus tickets on Omio today!

Operator ticket policies for COVID

  • Cashless payments recommended
  • Online booking and check-in recommended
  • Pre-reservation / seat allocation
  • Verification of ticket with valid ID
  • Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
  • For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
    • Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
    • Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
    • Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
    • All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

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Buses from Edinburgh to Blackpool
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FAQs
How much do cheap buses from Edinburgh to Blackpool cost?
Omio customers have found cheap bus tickets between Edinburgh and Blackpool for as low as $34 (€27)  for the next 7 days.
How much is the bus to Blackpool from Edinburgh on average?
In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $48 (€39)  for a bus ticket between Edinburgh and Blackpool.
What is the distance between Edinburgh and Blackpool by bus?
The Edinburgh to Blackpool bus distance is approximately 147 miles (237 km).
How many hours is the bus time between Edinburgh and Blackpool?
While the time it takes to travel 147 miles (237 km) from Edinburgh to Blackpool can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Edinburgh to Blackpool bus journey time is on average 10 h 30 min.
What bus station in Edinburgh goes to Blackpool? What bus station do I come into Blackpool from Edinburgh?

When taking the bus between Edinburgh and Blackpool, you can choose to depart from bus stations like Edinburgh, Elder Street, Edinburgh, North Bridge and Edinburgh. Your route can end in bus stations such as Blackpool, Topping Street, Blackpool, Central Coach Station and Blackpool, Abingdon Street / Deansgate.

Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Edinburgh Waverley   and arrive in Blackpool, Topping Street.

Where is the departure bus station in Edinburgh located? Where is the arrival bus station in Blackpool located?

Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their buses from Edinburgh Waverley and need to travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the city center to get to this bus station.

Passengers arriving in Blackpool most often arrive at Blackpool, Topping Street and need to travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from this bus station to the city center.

What bus providers go from Edinburgh to Blackpool?
For the journey from Edinburgh to Blackpool you can take a bus with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services from Edinburgh to Blackpool on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
When does the first bus depart from Edinburgh to Blackpool? When does the last bus depart from Edinburgh to Blackpool?
You can take the earliest bus from Edinburgh to Blackpool at 7: 20 AM   or take the last bus from Edinburgh to Blackpool leaving at 8: 20 AM. Look for the latest Edinburgh to Blackpool bus schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the bus for this trip.
How early should I purchase Edinburgh to Blackpool bus tickets to get the best deals?
If you buy the Edinburgh to Blackpool bus within the next 7 days, you can find one way tickets to cost on average $48 (€39). However, booking your bus ticket in advance gives you access to the best prices for buses between Edinburgh and Blackpool. Look out for bus tickets for this journey to go on sale a few months before your planned departure date to find the best deals.

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