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The average train between Blackpool and Edinburgh takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 11m
Duration
208 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 37m
£46–120

Blackpool to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 55m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 11m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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.

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  • Distance: 207.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Blackpool, 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 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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