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
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.
To travel from Edinburgh to Blackpool you need to make at least one change.
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
Coach | Most popular Train |
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£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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 7h35 | 13:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 6h50 | 12:25 Lancaster, University | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:50 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 5h35 | 12:25 Lancaster, University | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:50 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 6h20 | 13:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:53 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 5h32 | 12:25 Lancaster, University | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:53 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 6h17 | 13:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:58 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 5h27 | 12:25 Lancaster, University | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:58 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 6h12 | 13:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:06 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 6h04 | 13:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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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 |
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.
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