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Compare train, flight, and bus for Blackpool to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Edinburgh:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Edinburgh costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $173 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackpool to Edinburgh costing on average $194 (€159).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Blackpool to Edinburgh
How to get from Blackpool to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W342894:30 PM3h54Blackpool South (BPS)8:24 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- P24702+W342894:30 PM3h54Blackpool South (BPS)8:24 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA8903 · BA898412:40 PM2h50Manchester Airport3:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$3381One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W34290+P247252:30 PM3h50Blackpool South (BPS)6:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$391One-way1 transfer
- W34290+G889983:19 PM3h01Blackpool North (BPN)6:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$571One-way1 transfer
- G89823+W852014:22 PM3h18Blackpool North (BPN)7:40 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$591One-way1 transfer
BA1369 · BA14644:55 PM5h00Manchester Airport9:55 PMEdinburgh Airport$1671One-way1 transfer- BA1369 · BA14664:55 PM5h55Manchester Airport10:50 PMEdinburgh Airport$1671One-way1 transfer
- BA8888 · BA89054:10 PM3h15Manchester Airport7:25 PMEdinburgh Airport$3381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Edinburgh:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Edinburgh costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $173 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackpool to Edinburgh costing on average $194 (€159).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited to go to Edinburgh by train.
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