Trains from Blackpool to Edinburgh

Trains from Blackpool to Edinburgh: Journey Details

Travelers going from Blackpool to Edinburgh can depart from Blackpool North Station, Blackpool South Station and Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station. The regular travel time is approximately three and a half hours. The first train leaves from Blackpool to Edinburgh at around 05:00 a.m. and the last one just before 20:00 p.m. There are no peak times for this connection. The regular railway companies operating from Blackpool to Edinburgh are Northern Rail, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains. Most train changes take place in Preston and from there passengers will travel directly to Blackpool. Travelers will arrive in Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Waverley Station or, after two changes, in Edinburgh Park Station.

Return trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool are also available.

Departing Blackpool by train

Blackpool is Britain's number one holiday resort, offering numerous amusement arcades, seven miles of beaches and promenade, three piers and an exciting nightlife. The two largest attractions are Pleasure Beach Blackpool, one of the top twenty most-visited amusement parks in the world, and Blackpool Tower, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. A perfect family trip would include a visit to Sea Life or Madame Tussauds, where you can see your favourite British celebrities.

Arriving in Edinburgh by train

Edinburgh is the second most visited city in the UK, popular sights include the city's medieval Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and the University of Edinburgh. Once in Edinburgh, you can also take part in The Scotch Whisky Experience to learn about the whisky making process and see the world's largest collection of Scotch Whisky. For a quiet afternoon, a visit to the Royal Botanic Garden is ideal.