Train Edinburgh to Blackpool from £77 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Blackpool takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Blackpool. 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 9m
Duration: 207 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...

2h 55m

£44–129

Edinburgh to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, April 3, 2026

4:11 PM → 7:13 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
4:52 PM → 7:53 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:12 PM → 9:13 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 9:53 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:18 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

10:13 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 5:24 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:18 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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

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Distance: 207.5 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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