Train Edinburgh to Blackburn from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Blackburn takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Blackburn. 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 7m

Duration

202 mi

Distance

£74

Average price

Every 3 hours

Frequency

Edinburgh to Blackburn train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

12:51 PM → 3:57 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 5:57 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 7:57 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
6:51 PM → 9:58 PM
3h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

1:01 AM → 5:47 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1:24 AM → 5:47 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

1:24 AM → 5:47 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

1:24 AM → 5:47 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

1:24 AM → 5:47 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

1:24 AM → 5:47 AM
4h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Blackburn? 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 Edinburgh to Blackburn.

Launch map view

Distance: 202 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

Operators