Train Blackpool to Edinburgh from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Edinburgh takes 3h 10m 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 10m
Duration: 207 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

3h 38m

£41–132

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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

6:22 PM → 9:41 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:22 PM → 10:22 PM
3h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

10:37 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 3:39 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 55m • 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.

Map of how to get from Blackpool to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 207.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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