The cheapest trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for Oct 22

Cheapest

$94

Average

$171

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Blackpool will cost around $ 171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 94.

Cheapest
10:12AMEdinburgh Waverley3h08 01:20PMBlackpool North
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$941One-way
Cheapest
02:12PMEdinburgh Waverley3h13 05:25PMBlackpool North
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$941One-way
Cheapest
08:12AMEdinburgh Waverley3h15 11:27AMBlackpool North
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$941One-way
Cheapest
12:12PMEdinburgh Waverley3h08 03:20PMBlackpool North
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$941One-way
10:52AMEdinburgh Waverley2h54 01:46PMBlackpool North
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$2481One-way

Timetable Edinburgh to Blackpool

Showing trains for tomorrow, Fri, Oct 22
08:12AMEdinburgh Waverley3h15 11:27AMBlackpool North
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08:52AMEdinburgh Waverley2h53 11:45AMBlackpool North
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10:12AMEdinburgh Waverley3h08 01:20PMBlackpool North
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10:52AMEdinburgh Waverley2h54 01:46PMBlackpool North
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12:12PMEdinburgh Waverley3h08 03:20PMBlackpool North
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12:52PMEdinburgh Waverley2h54 03:46PMBlackpool North
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02:12PMEdinburgh Waverley3h13 05:25PMBlackpool North
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02:52PMEdinburgh Waverley3h01 05:53PMBlackpool North
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COMPARE Prices across different modes

Thu
Oct 21
$77Avanti West Coast
$34National Express
Fri
Oct 22
$94First Transpennine Express
$64National Express
Sat
Oct 23
$94Avanti West Coast
$64National Express
Sun
Oct 24
$61Avanti West Coast
$65National Express
Mon
Oct 25
$31Avanti West Coast
$39National Express
Tue
Oct 26
$31Avanti West Coast
$30National Express
Wed
Oct 27
$51Avanti West Coast
$39National Express
Thu
Oct 28
$61Avanti West Coast
$39National Express
Fri
Oct 29
$60Avanti West Coast
$64National Express
Sat
Oct 30
$51Avanti West Coast
$64National Express
Sun
Oct 31
$61Avanti West Coast
$65National Express
Mon
Nov 1
$31Avanti West Coast
$22National Express
Tue
Nov 2
$32Avanti West Coast
$25National Express
Wed
Nov 3
$31Avanti West Coast
$22National Express
Thu
Nov 4
$31Avanti West Coast
$22National Express
Fri
Nov 5
$61Avanti West Coast
$31National Express
Sat
Nov 6
$32Avanti West Coast
$25National Express
Mon
Nov 8
$31Avanti West Coast
$25National Express
Tue
Nov 9
$32Avanti West Coast
$23National Express
Wed
Nov 10
$32Avanti West Coast
$23National Express

The fastest trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for Oct 22

Fastest Journey

2 h 53 m

Average

3 h 3 m

Trains per day

8

Distance

238 km

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

Fastest
08:52AMEdinburgh Waverley2h53 11:45AMBlackpool North
1 changes
$2481One-way
10:52AMEdinburgh Waverley2h54 01:46PMBlackpool North
1 changes
$2481One-way
12:52PMEdinburgh Waverley2h54 03:46PMBlackpool North
1 changes
$2481One-way
02:52PMEdinburgh Waverley3h01 05:53PMBlackpool North
1 changes
$2481One-way
10:12AMEdinburgh Waverley3h08 01:20PMBlackpool North
1 changes
$941One-way

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Train Information between Edinburgh and Blackpool

distanceDistance147 miles (237 km)
durationAverage train duration2 h 53 min
priceAverage train ticket price$63 (€51)
frequencyTrain frequency12 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 12 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesAvanti West Coast or First Transpennine Express

Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool cover the 147 miles (237 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 53 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast or First Transpennine Express. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $31 (€25), but the average price of train tickets is $63 (€51). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Blackpool North.

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Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool
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FAQs
How much are cheap trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool?
Train tickets from Edinburgh to Blackpool for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $31 (€25)  one way in the next 7 days.
What is the price of a train ticket to Blackpool from Edinburgh?
The train price to Blackpool from Edinburgh is on average $63 (€51)  if you are looking to book your tickets for this trip in the next 7 days.
How far is Edinburgh to Blackpool by train?
The train distance from Edinburgh to Blackpool is around 147 miles (237 km).
What is the Edinburgh to Blackpool train travel time?
The Edinburgh to Blackpool train duration is on average 2 h 53 min, which is to be expected when traveling 147 miles (237 km) from Edinburgh to Blackpool. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.
What station does the train from Edinburgh to Blackpool depart from? Which Blackpool train station do I come into from Edinburgh?

When departing from Edinburgh, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Haymarket and Edinburgh Gateway. When arriving in Blackpool, you can end your route in train stations like Blackpool North, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool South.

Omio customers book a train from Edinburgh Waverley   to Blackpool North   most frequently for this route.

Where do I find the Edinburgh train station to Blackpool? Where is the Blackpool train station?

Passengers board their train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Blackpool North and need to travel approximately 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the train station to the city center in Blackpool.

Which train providers can get me from Edinburgh to Blackpool?
For the trip from Edinburgh to Blackpool you can take a train with Avanti West Coast or First Transpennine Express. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Edinburgh to Blackpool on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
How many trains per day are there from Edinburgh to Blackpool?
On average, there are 12 trains a day from Edinburgh to Blackpool. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
When is the earliest train from Edinburgh to Blackpool? When is the last train from Edinburgh to Blackpool?
You can take the first train from Edinburgh to Blackpool at 7: 12 AM. The last train from Edinburgh to Blackpool that you can take departs at 10: 52 AM. Omio shows you the latest train from Edinburgh to Blackpool schedule to help you book the best departure time for this trip.
How early should I purchase train tickets from Edinburgh to Blackpool to score the best deals?
If you buy the Edinburgh to Blackpool train within the next 7 days, you can find one way tickets to cost on average $63 (€51). However, booking your train ticket in advance gives you access to the best prices for trains between Edinburgh and Blackpool. Look out for train tickets for this trip to go on sale a few months before your planned departure date to find the best deals.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Edinburgh
Blackpool
Edinburgh Waverley is the most popular Edinburgh railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Edinburgh for your trip to Blackpool.
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
ATMATM
address
Address
Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom
phone
Phone
(+44) 3457114141
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket office hours
Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59 | Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59
Connections to/from station
Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
Monorail lines: Marconi Express
Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN