Train Blackburn to Edinburgh from £85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Edinburgh takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration: 202 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

3h 43m

£50–128

Blackburn to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Blackburn and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

10:22 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 2:19 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 3:36 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
1:22 PM → 4:18 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Blackburn to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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