Edinburgh to Blackpool train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for 27 Mar

Cheapest price

£53

Average price

£59

Fastest journey

2 h 58 m

Average duration

3 h 2 m

Trains per day

Distance

238 km

Cheap tickets

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

Cheapest

C50065

10:522h58

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

13:50Blackpool North (BPN)

£531One-way

1 change

Cheapest

C50062

08:523h28

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

12:20Layton (LAY)

£531One-way

1 change

Cheapest

C50062

08:522h58

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

11:50Blackpool North (BPN)

£531One-way

1 change

Cheapest

C50065

10:523h28

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

14:20Layton (LAY)

£531One-way

1 change

P12904

10:113h09

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

13:20Layton (LAY)

£531One-way

1 change

Edinburgh to Blackpool train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
TransPennine Express P12899 TransPennine ExpressP12899	08:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h02	11:14 Blackpool North (BPN)	1 change
TransPennine Express P12899 TransPennine ExpressP12899	08:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h07	11:19 Layton (LAY)	1 change
TransPennine Express P12899 TransPennine ExpressP12899	08:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	4h13	12:25 Blackpool South (BPS)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C50062 Avanti West CoastC50062	08:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h28	12:20 Layton (LAY)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C50062 Avanti West CoastC50062	08:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2h58	11:50 Blackpool North (BPN)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C50062 Avanti West CoastC50062	08:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h33	12:25 Blackpool South (BPS)	1 change
TransPennine Express P12904 TransPennine ExpressP12904	10:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h09	13:20 Layton (LAY)	1 change
TransPennine Express P12904 TransPennine ExpressP12904	10:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	4h14	14:25 Blackpool South (BPS)	1 change
TransPennine Express P12904 TransPennine ExpressP12904	10:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h14	13:25 Blackpool North (BPN)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C50065 Avanti West CoastC50065	10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2h58	13:50 Blackpool North (BPN)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C50065 Avanti West CoastC50065	10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h33	14:25 Blackpool South (BPS)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C50065 Avanti West CoastC50065	10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h28	14:20 Layton (LAY)	1 change
TransPennine Express L91280 ScotRailL91280	10:59 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	4h26	15:25 Blackpool South (BPS)	3 changes
TransPennine Express P12910 TransPennine ExpressP12910	12:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h04	15:16 Blackpool North (BPN)	1 change
TransPennine Express P12910 TransPennine ExpressP12910	12:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h10	15:22 Layton (LAY)	1 change
Northern Rail (3) C71433 LNERC71433	12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	5h35	18:05 Blackpool North (BPN)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C50071 Avanti West CoastC50071	12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h28	16:20 Layton (LAY)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C50071 Avanti West CoastC50071	12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h34	16:26 Blackpool South (BPS)	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Edinburgh to Blackpool?

The best time to book your train from Edinburgh to Blackpool is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Edinburgh to Blackpool route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Edinburgh to Blackpool per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Edinburgh to Blackpool.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 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

4h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

£21

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 58m

First train

05:52

Last train

20:14

Price information

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

Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3) trains will get you from Edinburgh to Blackpool from £18. 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.

Virgin Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: £19
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.

Edinburgh to Blackpool train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: £18

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Edinburgh and Blackpool. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Train information from Edinburgh to Blackpool with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 5 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: £57

The Caledonian Sleeper is a train service operating in the United Kingdom. It offers overnight journeys between London, Scotland, the North of England and Wales. The service is operated by Serco and consists of two types of trains: the Classic Sleeper and the Lowland Sleeper. The Classic Sleeper offers comfortable sleeping berths, while the Lowland Sleeper offers reclining seats. Both trains offer onboard facilities such as Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary tea and coffee. Ticket types include Standard, First Class and Solo. Standard tickets offer access to the lounge car, while First Class tickets include access to the lounge car and complimentary breakfast. Solo tickets are available for single travellers and offer access to the lounge car and a private sleeping berth. The most popular routes for the Caledonian Sleeper are London to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Passengers can also travel from London to Aberdeen, Fort William and Dundee.

Caledonian Sleeper from Edinburgh to Blackpool train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: £88
Caledonian Sleeper frequency: 1 a day

Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool are provided by TransPennine Express and Virgin trains. There are no direct services as all journeys require one change. The first train of the day leaves just after 6:00 a.m. with several other services in the morning. Trains then leave throughout the day at irregular intervals- every 30 to 90 minutes depending on the provider. The last train of the day leaves just before 8:15 p.m. The journey generally lasts around 3-3.5 hours.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool?

Departure Station: Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool leave from Waverley station. It is located in the centre of the city beside the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh bus station, and a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. Local bus services stop at the station regularly during the day and evening.

Arrival Station: Trains from Edinburgh to Blackpool arrive at both Blackpool North and Blackpool South stations. Both are in the heart of the city and a short walk from the waterfront, and can be reached easily by car.

FAQs: Edinburgh to Blackpool train

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Blackpool 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 to Blackpool.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Blackpool can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Blackpool is £47; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to Blackpool train travel time is 2 h 58 min for the 147 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Blackpool leaves at 01: 22. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Blackpool leaves at 22: 20.

There are 15 trains a day from Edinburgh to Blackpool which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Edinburgh to Blackpool train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Blackpool from Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 20.

A trip to Blackpool from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 58 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Blackpool by train is December.

You have options as you can travel to Blackpool from Edinburgh 2 different ways: train or coach.