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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

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.

Y67160 · Y67457+ Avanti West Coast

W09803+

Y03345

12:57PM5h29

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

06:26PMBlackpool South (BPS)

$721One-way

3 transfers

W10472+

Y02150

12:52PM2h58

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

03:50PMBlackpool North (BPN)

$721One-way

1 transfer

W10472+

Y03205

12:52PM3h34

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

04:26PMBlackpool South (BPS)

$721One-way

1 transfer

W10472+

Y00880

12:52PM3h29

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

04:21PMLayton (LAY)

$721One-way

1 transfer

C26570+

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)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€58 Average price	€32 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
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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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.

Trains

from $59

Buses

from $39

Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Blackpool

United Kingdom

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

Fastest train

2h 58m

First train

04:10

Last train

20:25

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

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.. 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 Edinburgh to Blackpool train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: $25

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Edinburgh to Blackpool train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 5 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: $80

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 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.

Edinburgh to Blackpool train information with Caledonian Sleeper:

Average Duration: 2 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $124
Caledonian Sleeper frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Blackpool 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 Edinburgh to Blackpool.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Blackpool can start from as little as $25 (€20) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Blackpool is $67 (€54); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Blackpool from Edinburgh is on average 2 h 58 min for the 147 mile (237 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Edinburgh and Blackpool by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Blackpool leaves at 1: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Blackpool leaves at 10: 20 PM.

There are 15 trains a day from Edinburgh to Blackpool which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Edinburgh to Blackpool train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Edinburgh and Blackpool to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 20 PM.

A trip to Blackpool from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 58 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Blackpool by train is December.

You have options as you can travel to Blackpool from Edinburgh 2 different ways: train or bus.