4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackburn to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackburn to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackburn to Edinburgh will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
To travel from Blackburn to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
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G8896110:223h10Blackburn station (BBN)13:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£751One-way1 change- W85182+G8896912:223h14Blackburn station (BBN)15:36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£751One-way1 change
W34286+G8897413:222h56Blackburn station (BBN)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£751One-way1 change- W33941+G8896511:222h57Blackburn station (BBN)14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£751One-way1 change
- W85168+G889558:223h15Blackburn station (BBN)11:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£751One-way1 change
- W34286+G8897413:222h56Blackburn station (BBN)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£751One-way1 change
- W33941+G8896511:222h57Blackburn station (BBN)14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£751One-way1 change
- W85177+G8896110:223h10Blackburn station (BBN)13:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£751One-way1 change
- W85182+G8896912:223h14Blackburn station (BBN)15:36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£751One-way1 change
- W85168+G889558:223h15Blackburn station (BBN)11:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£751One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Blackburn to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 £12, and a flight costs an average of £100.
Distance: 249 km
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£56 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £123 Average Price |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Blackburn to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackburn to Edinburgh trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 6:22 Blackburn | 2h56 | 9:18 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:22 Blackburn | 3h18 | 17:40 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:22 Blackburn | 3h19 | 22:41 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackburn to Edinburgh
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Trains from Blackburn to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 22:42 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains Limited from Blackburn to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Blackburn and Edinburgh from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Blackburn to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackburn to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Blackburn and Edinburgh
Most Blackburn to Edinburgh trains use the Blackburn to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Blackburn and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Blackburn station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Blackburn from Blackburn city centre
Blackburn train station facilities and services
Blackburn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Mill Hill (Lancs) from Blackburn city centre
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Mill Hill (Lancs) train station facilities and services
Mill Hill (Lancs) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category C Station, Acces to platform down 30 steps with rest platform and handrail. Island platform accessed only by stairs, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Gateway from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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