Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) train

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Cheap train tickets and timesEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS)

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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) start from £97 with an average ticket price of £153.

£97

Cheapest Price

£153

Average Price

3 h 11 m

Fastest Journey

3 h 24 m

Average

Trains per day

240 km

Distance

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Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS)

Distance	148 miles
Average train duration	4 h 14 min
Average train ticket price	£72 (€82)
Train frequency	12 a day
Direct train	No
Train companies	Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) cover the 148 miles long trip taking on average 4 h 14 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £68, but the average price of train tickets is £72.

Train companies: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express trains Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS)

Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express trains will get you from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) from £207. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: £220
Virgin Trains frequency: 5 a day

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.

FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS).

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) can start from as little as £68 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) is £72; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) is 4 h 14 min to travel the 148 mile long route, with around there are 12 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) leaves at 09: 11. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) leaves at 17: 59.

There are 12 trains a day from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to Blackpool South (BPS) from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) by train is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blackpool South (BPS) including taking a train or coach.

Trains departing from Edinburgh Waverley

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3450774224

+44 1315573508

Distance from Edinburgh Waverley to city center

0.4 miles (727 m)

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59

How to get to this station?

Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh Airport
7 miles

How to get to nearest airport?

There is a direct tram from St Andrew Square that goes between the airport and the train station for 35 minutes. You can also opt to ride the Airlink 100 bus for 28 minutes.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

ATM

There are a few ATM machines around the station.

Taxi

Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station. | Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.

Lockers

You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth

Dining

Car Rentals

Europcar | Enterprise

Information Desk

Information booths are located on the concourse.

Accessibility

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.

Trains arriving to Blackpool South

Address

Blackpool South station, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2FA

Distance from Blackpool South to city center

2 miles (3.3 km)

How to get to this station?

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station Entrance on Waterloo Road (bridge above station)
Metro: Nearest tram stop one mile

Amenities at station

Dining

Accessibility

Staff help available: No | Step free access coverage: Yes | Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park. | Ramp for train access: Yes | Wheelchairs available: No | Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No