Blackpool to Edinburgh train

Wed, 15 Jan
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Cheap train tickets from Blackpool to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 15 Jan

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Avanti West CoastW50215
05:295h36
Blackpool South (BPS)
11:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£381One-way
3 changes
Transpennine ExpressG33371
05:254h15
Layton (LAY)
09:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£581One-way
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW50215
05:294h11
Blackpool South (BPS)
09:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£581One-way
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG33697
05:553h45
Blackpool North (BPN)
09:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£581One-way
1 change

Blackpool to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Transpennine Express
G33371
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G33371
05:25 Layton (LAY)4h15 09:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 change
Transpennine Express
W50215
Northern RailNorthern Rail | W50215
05:29 Blackpool South (BPS)4h11 09:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 change
Avanti West Coast
W50215
Northern RailNorthern Rail | W50215
05:29 Blackpool South (BPS)5h36 11:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3 changes
Transpennine Express
G33697
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G33697
05:55 Blackpool North (BPN)3h45 09:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 change

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Train times from Blackpool to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 15 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 45 m

Average

4 h 27 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

238 km

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

Fastest
Transpennine ExpressG33697
05:553h45
Blackpool North (BPN)
09:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£581One-way
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW50215
05:294h11
Blackpool South (BPS)
09:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£581One-way
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG33371
05:254h15
Layton (LAY)
09:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£581One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastW50215
05:295h36
Blackpool South (BPS)
11:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£381One-way
3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Blackpool to Edinburgh

Trains from Blackpool to Edinburgh run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 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 train duration
3h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
15
Train providers
4
Fastest train
2h 59m
First train
01:22
Last train
22:21
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

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail (3) trains Blackpool to Edinburgh

TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Blackpool and Edinburgh from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Blackpool to Edinburgh train information with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 14 min
  • Cheapest Price: £24

FAQs: Blackpool to Edinburgh train

FAQs: Travel by train from Blackpool to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackpool to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Blackpool to Edinburgh can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Blackpool to Edinburgh is £44; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Blackpool to Edinburgh train time is 2 h 59 min   covering the 147 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Blackpool to Edinburgh leaves at 01: 22. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Blackpool to Edinburgh leaves at 22: 21.
There are 14 trains a day from Blackpool to Edinburgh which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or LNER. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Blackpool to Edinburgh train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or LNER. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Edinburgh from Blackpool to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 21.
A trip to Edinburgh from Blackpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 59 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Blackpool to Edinburgh is March.
You have options as you can travel to Edinburgh from Blackpool 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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