4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackpool to Edinburgh
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- €63
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- €81
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 3 h 25 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 3 h 35 m
- Trains on Nov 01
- 9
- Distance
- 238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Edinburgh will cost around €81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €63.
It's difficult to get from Blackpool to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
W85209+
G898625:54 PM 3h45 Blackpool North (BPN) 9:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €63 1 One-way 1 transfer- W85209+P24074
5:16 PM 4h23 Blackpool South (BPS) 9:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €63 1 One-way 1 transfer - W85192+P24085
1:16 PM 4h27 Blackpool South (BPS) 5:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €71 1 One-way 1 transfer - W85200+P24087
3:16 PM 4h23 Blackpool South (BPS) 7:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €71 1 One-way 1 transfer 
W33315+G89851+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
L877802:54 PM 4h53 Blackpool North (BPN) 7:47 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €85 1 One-way 3 transfers
- W33375+G89851
2:54 PM 3h25 Blackpool North (BPN) 6:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €93 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33373+G89844
12:54 PM 3h26 Blackpool North (BPN) 4:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €93 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33374+G89858
4:54 PM 3h30 Blackpool North (BPN) 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €93 1 One-way 1 transfer - W85209+G89862
5:54 PM 3h45 Blackpool North (BPN) 9:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €63 1 One-way 1 transfer - W85192+G89848
1:54 PM 3h49 Blackpool North (BPN) 5:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €93 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackpool to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Blackpool to Edinburgh run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:05, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 1:05 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Blackpool to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89844+W33373 | 12:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h26 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P24085+W85192 | 1:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 4h27 | 5:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89848+W85192 | 1:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h49 | 5:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89851+W33375 | 2:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h25 | 6:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89851+W33315+L87780+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 2:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 4h53 | 7:47 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| P24087+W85200 | 3:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 4h23 | 7:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89858+W33374 | 4:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h30 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P24074+W85209 | 5:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 4h23 | 9:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89862+W85209 | 5:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h45 | 9:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Why should you book Blackpool to Edinburgh trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway or CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Blackpool to Edinburgh.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Blackpool to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway or CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Blackpool to Edinburgh.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Blackpool to Edinburgh.
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry from Blackpool to Edinburgh trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Blackpool and Edinburgh from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transpennine Express
Avanti West Coast
London North Eastern Railway
CrossCountry
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Blackpool and Edinburgh
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
FAQs: Trains from Blackpool to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Blackpool to Edinburgh
Most Blackpool to Edinburgh trains use the Blackpool North to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Blackpool and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Blackpool station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool North train station facilities and services
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Blackpool South from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South train station facilities and services
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Layton from Blackpool city centre
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton train station facilities and services
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Most popular train connections from Blackpool
More options for your journey from Blackpool to Edinburgh
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Edinburgh and Blackpool
Most popular train connections to Edinburgh
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
