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Compare train, bus, and flight for Blackburn to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 659 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 659, while a flight costs an average of Kč 7,825.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč 2,313 Average price | Kč 7,825 Average price | Kč 659 Average price Cheapest | Kč 2,367 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Blackburn to Edinburgh
Compare the available ways to get from Blackburn to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Edinburgh:
A bus is Kč 1,655 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Edinburgh costing on average Kč 2,313.
A bus is Kč 7,166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackburn to Edinburgh costing on average Kč 7,825.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
The journey is about 38m faster (3h 16m by train vs 3h 54m by car) and roughly Kč 54 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč 2,313 vs Kč 2,367). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Blackburn to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackburn to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 PM 6h18 Blackburn 11:33 PM Edinburgh Kč 518 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:15 PM 6h18 Blackburn 11:33 PM Edinburgh Kč 518 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:15 PM 6h18 Blackburn 11:33 PM Edinburgh Kč 518 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Edinburgh:
A bus is Kč 1,655 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Edinburgh costing on average Kč 2,313.
A bus is Kč 7,166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackburn to Edinburgh costing on average Kč 7,825.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackburn station (BBN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
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