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Compare train, flight, and bus for Edinburgh to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m 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 Edinburgh to Blackpool:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Blackpool costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $284 (€233) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Blackpool costing on average $307 (€251).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:53 AM5h32Edinburgh1:25 PMBlackpool$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:53 AM5h32Edinburgh1:25 PMBlackpool$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:58 AM5h27Edinburgh1:25 PMBlackpool$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:30 AM8h35Edinburgh4:05 PMBlackpool$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Blackpool:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Blackpool costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $284 (€233) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Blackpool costing on average $307 (€251).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Blackpool as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Blackpool by train.
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