Edinburgh to Blackpool bus with National Express

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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

9

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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:505h35
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House
13:25Lancaster, University
£291One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:535h32
Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)
13:25Lancaster, University
£291One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:536h17
Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)
14:10Preston, Bus Station
£291One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:357h35
Edinburgh, Bus Station
14:10Preston, Bus Station
£291One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · 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

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30m

Additional time*

4h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Edinburgh to Blackpool bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 19 July
Last updated at 12:57
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus05:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station
7h35
13:10 Preston, Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus05:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station
6h50
12:25 Lancaster, University1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:50 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House
5h35
12:25 Lancaster, University1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:50 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House
6h20
13:10 Preston, Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:53 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)
5h32
12:25 Lancaster, University1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:53 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)
6h17
13:10 Preston, Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:58 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
5h27
12:25 Lancaster, University1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:58 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
6h12
13:10 Preston, Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus07:06 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
6h04
13:10 Preston, Bus Station1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Blackpool

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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
2
Fastest bus
4h 54m
First bus
04:10
Last bus
20:22
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

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

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