Edinburgh to Blackpool train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$72

Average price

$78

Fastest journey

2 h 58 m

Average duration

3 h 2 m

Trains per day

18

Distance

238 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Blackpool will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.

Fast trains

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

ScotRailY67160 · Y67457+Avanti West CoastW09803+Northern Rail (3)Y03345
12:57PM5h29
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
06:26PMBlackpool South (BPS)
$721One-way
3 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10472+Northern Rail (3)Y02150
12:52PM2h58
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
03:50PMBlackpool North (BPN)
$721One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW10472+Northern Rail (3)Y03205
12:52PM3h34
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
04:26PMBlackpool South (BPS)
$721One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW10472+Northern Rail (3)Y00880
12:52PM3h29
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
04:21PMLayton (LAY)
$721One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC26570+Northern Rail (3)Y02768
08:12AM4h13
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:25PMBlackpool South (BPS)
$731One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 147 miles (237 km)

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€58

Average price

€32

Average price

Cheapest

4h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 41m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 27m

Average total duration

5h 57m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Edinburgh to Blackpool?

The best time to book your train from Edinburgh to Blackpool is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Edinburgh to Blackpool route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Edinburgh to Blackpool per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Edinburgh to Blackpool.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Blackpool

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Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) 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 $20 (€16)
Distance
147 miles (237 km)
Average train duration
3h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$32 (€26)
Trains per day
15
Fastest train
2h 58m
First train
04:10
Last train
20:25
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 $20 (€16)

Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3) from Edinburgh to Blackpool trains

Buy your official Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3) train tickets to Blackpool from Edinburgh from $25 (€20) 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 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.

Edinburgh to Blackpool train information with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 58 min
  • Cheapest Price: $26
  • Virgin Trains frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool

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