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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

5 h 27 m

Average duration

5 h 46 m

Buses per day

Distance

238 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Blackpool will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.

Fast coaches

To travel from Edinburgh to Blackpool you need to make at least one change.

FlixBus · FlixBus

07:505h35

Edinburgh, St Andrew's House

13:25Lancaster, University

£291One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

07:535h32

Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)

13:25Lancaster, University

£291One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

07:536h17

Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)

14:10Preston, Bus Station

£291One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

06:357h35

Edinburgh, Bus Station

14:10Preston, Bus Station

£291One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

07:585h27

Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)

13:25Lancaster, University

£291One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train 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 coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. 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 coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £20.

Distance: 237 km

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Coach	Most popular Train
£31 Average Price Cheapest	£52 Average Price
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Edinburgh to Blackpool bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 19 July

Last updated at 12:57

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	05:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station	7h35	13:10 Preston, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	05:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station	6h50	12:25 Lancaster, University	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:50 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	5h35	12:25 Lancaster, University	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:50 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	6h20	13:10 Preston, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:53 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)	5h32	12:25 Lancaster, University	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:53 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)	6h17	13:10 Preston, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:58 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)	5h27	12:25 Lancaster, University	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:58 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)	6h12	13:10 Preston, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	07:06 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	6h04	13:10 Preston, Bus Station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Blackpool

United Kingdom

Buses from Edinburgh to Blackpool run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

237 km

Average bus duration

5h 57m

Cheapest ticket price

£15

Buses per day

Fastest bus

4h 54m

First bus

04:10

Last bus

20:22

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and TransPennine Express Edinburgh to Blackpool

You can travel by coach to Blackpool from Edinburgh with National Express and TransPennine Express for as low as £17. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Edinburgh - Blackpool coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Edinburgh to Blackpool coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 9 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: £17

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Blackpool coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: £18

FAQs: Edinburgh to Blackpool coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Blackpool with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Blackpool.

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Blackpool can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to Blackpool is £36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to Blackpool coach travel time is 8 h 50 min for the 147 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The coach from Edinburgh to Blackpool leaves at 10: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

There are 2 coaches a day from Edinburgh to Blackpool which require at least one change with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

When taking a coach from Edinburgh to Blackpool, you can count on National Express, Megabus or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Blackpool. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Blackpool from Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Blackpool by coach is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Blackpool including taking a coach or train.

No, the coach from Edinburgh to Blackpool has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Edinburgh to Blackpool.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Edinburgh to Blackpool.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Edinburgh to Blackpool.