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Cheap train tickets from Blackburn to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 15

Cheapest

$92

Average

$165

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackburn to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

W45848

01:25PM2h55

Blackburn station (BBN)

04:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$921One-way

1 transfer

G35676

08:07AM4h52

Blackburn station (BBN)

12:59PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$1831One-way

2 transfers

W45840

11:24AM2h58

Blackburn station (BBN)

02:22PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$2201One-way

1 transfer

Blackburn to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 15

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Cross Country G35676	08:07AM Blackburn station (BBN)	4h52	12:59PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 transfers
Avanti West Coast W45840	11:24AM Blackburn station (BBN)	2h58	02:22PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 transfer
Avanti West Coast W45848	01:25PM Blackburn station (BBN)	2h55	04:20PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 transfer
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Fastest train times from Blackburn to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 15

Fastest Journey

2 h 55 m

Average

3 h 35 m

Trains per day

Distance

249 km

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

Fastest

W45848

01:25PM2h55

Blackburn station (BBN)

04:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$921One-way

1 transfer

W45840

11:24AM2h58

Blackburn station (BBN)

02:22PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$2201One-way

1 transfer

G35676

08:07AM4h52

Blackburn station (BBN)

12:59PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$1831One-way

2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Blackburn to Edinburgh

Trains from Blackburn to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€36) but you can travel from only $15 (€13) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $15 (€13)

Distance

154 miles (249 km)

Average train duration

3h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

$40 (€36)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 55m

First train

05:48

Last train

20:28

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $15 (€13)

Train companies: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Caledonian Sleeper from Blackburn to Edinburgh trains

Buy your official Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Caledonian Sleeper train tickets to Edinburgh from Blackburn from $35 (€31) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Blackburn to Edinburgh train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $35
Virgin Trains frequency: 5 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Blackburn to Edinburgh train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: $68

The Caledonian Sleeper is a train service operating in the United Kingdom. It offers overnight journeys between London, Scotland, the North of England and Wales. The service is operated by Serco and consists of two types of trains: the Classic Sleeper and the Lowland Sleeper. The Classic Sleeper offers comfortable sleeping berths, while the Lowland Sleeper offers reclining seats. Both trains offer onboard facilities such as Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary tea and coffee. Ticket types include Standard, First Class and Solo. Standard tickets offer access to the lounge car, while First Class tickets include access to the lounge car and complimentary breakfast. Solo tickets are available for single travellers and offer access to the lounge car and a private sleeping berth. The most popular routes for the Caledonian Sleeper are London to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Passengers can also travel from London to Aberdeen, Fort William and Dundee.

Train information from Blackburn to Edinburgh with Caledonian Sleeper:

Average Duration: 2 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $112
Caledonian Sleeper frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Blackburn to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Blackburn to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackburn to Edinburgh.

Cheap train tickets from Blackburn to Edinburgh can start from as little as $40 (€36) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Blackburn to Edinburgh is $89 (€79); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Blackburn to Edinburgh train travel time is 2 h 55 min for the 154 mile (249 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Blackburn to Edinburgh leaves at 5: 48 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Blackburn to Edinburgh leaves at 8: 28 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Blackburn to Edinburgh which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Blackburn to Edinburgh you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3). Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Blackburn to Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 28 PM.

A trip to Edinburgh from Blackburn is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Blackburn to Edinburgh by train is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Blackburn to Edinburgh including taking a train, bus or flight.