How to get from Blackpool to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 147 miles (237 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $45 - $148 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $148 (€133) • 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express, Loganair or Avanti West Coast |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 147 miles (237 km) from Blackpool to Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express, Loganair or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Blackpool to Edinburgh.
You can travel by train for as low as $197 (€176). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Blackpool and Edinburgh. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
There are 3 options to travel between Blackpool and Edinburgh including taking a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $45 (€40) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
A bus is $103 (€93) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $148 (€133) from Blackpool to Edinburgh.
Taking a bus costs $28 (€25) less than taking a train, which costs on average $72 (€65) for the same trip.
Edinburgh is approximately 147 miles (237 km) away from Blackpool.
The average frequency per day from Blackpool to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Blackpool and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Blackpool to Edinburgh:
The following travel companies offer services from Blackpool to Edinburgh:
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