How to travel from Blackburn to Edinburgh

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Travel Information to Edinburgh from Blackburn

distanceDistance154 miles (249 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$25 - $111
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $25 (€21) • 8 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $36 (€31) • 2 h 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesVirgin Trains

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 154 miles (249 km) from Blackburn to Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Virgin Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Blackburn to Edinburgh.

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from Blackburn to Edinburgh

How to get from Blackburn to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Blackburn to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
11:20AM6h10
Preston, Carlisle Street
05:30PMEdinburgh
$211One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:20AM6h10
Preston, Carlisle Street
05:30PMEdinburgh
$211One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
11:20AM6h10
Preston, Carlisle Street
05:30PMEdinburgh
$211One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
11:20AM7h45
Preston, Carlisle Street
07:05PMEdinburgh
$231One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:35PM7h00
Preston, Carlisle Street
11:35PMEdinburgh
$231One-way
1 transfer

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You can travel by train for as low as $37 (€31). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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 company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. 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.

Blackburn to Edinburgh travel information with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: $37
  • Virgin Trains frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Travel from Blackburn to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel to Edinburgh 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 Blackburn to Edinburgh.
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There are 3 travel options between Blackburn and Edinburgh. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Blackburn is by taking a bus, which costs on average $25 (€21).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Blackburn to Edinburgh:

A bus is $86 (€75) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $111 (€96) from Blackburn to Edinburgh.

Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $36 (€31) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Blackburn is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 55 min.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Getting to Edinburgh by bus takes 8 h 30 min on average.

Getting to Edinburgh by flight takes 3 h 25 min on average.

Edinburgh is approximately 154 miles (249 km) away from Blackburn.

The average frequency per day from Blackburn to Edinburgh is:

  • 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Blackburn and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Blackburn to Edinburgh:

  • Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Blackburn to Edinburgh depart from Blackburn, Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station.

The following travel companies offer services from Blackburn to Edinburgh:

  • Travel with Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3) to go to Edinburgh by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Virgin Trains Blackburn to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $36 (€31).

Yes, there are direct routes from Blackburn to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find direct trains with.

Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Blackburn to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from Blackburn to Edinburgh usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you're looking to explore London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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