The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
238 km
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 $68.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Blackpool without transferring at least once.
L02357+
L08756
W01974+
L09094
Y39377+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
L02263+
L09088
W02947+
L08734
L36722+
L08262
W02947+
L08597
W01974+
L08229
L02357+
L08638
C73804+
L08221
L36722+
L08262Travel 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 €12. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€53 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Blackpool trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L36722+ L08262 | On time 6:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h12 | 9:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
L36722+ L08262 | On time 6:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h08 | 9:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
L02357+ L08756 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h33 | 10:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
L02357+ L08233 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 10:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
L02357+ L08638 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h01 | 9:53 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
C73804+ L08221 | On time 8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 11:23 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
C73804+ L08221 | On time 8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h07 | 11:19 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
W02947+ L08210 | On time 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 12:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
W02947+ L08597 | On time 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h58 | 11:50 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
W02947+ L08734 | On time 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h33 | 12:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
C73808+ L08249 | On time 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h13 | 1:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
C73808+ L08249 | On time 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h09 | 1:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
W01974+ L08229 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h58 | 1:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
W01974+ L09094 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h33 | 2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
W01974+ L08248 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 2:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
Y39716 · Y39897+ C73790+ L09129 | On time 10:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h26 | 3:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
Y39377+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ L02263+ L09088 | On time 11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h11 | 4:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
Y40899+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W03057+ L09862 | On time 11:39 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h46 | 5:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
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TransPennine Express as well as Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express offer trains services from Edinburgh to Blackpool. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Edinburgh to Blackpool.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Blackpool
Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 147 miles (238 km) distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 147 miles (238 km) |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 20:25 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Edinburgh to Blackpool trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Blackpool from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
Avanti West Coast
Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Blackpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Blackpool
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 23:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station entrance
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up and drop off on Benson Road near junction of Delaware Road.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station Entrance on Waterloo Road (bridge above station)
- Metro: Nearest tram stop one mile
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