The distance between Edinburgh and Blackpool is around 308km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Blackpool by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Preston.
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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Blackpool by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 2h 55m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Blackpool is around 308km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (148 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Edinburgh and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackpool is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Blackpool. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Edinburgh and Blackpool. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Preston. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Blackpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Blackpool. The distance is around 308km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £39($46) | every 4 hours | 334km (208 miles) |
Train to Preston | 3h 15m | £58($69) | 6 times a week | 334km (208 miles) |
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £175($205) | hourly | 604km (375 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 55m | £290($345) | hourly | 595km (370 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £35($42) | on demand | 308km (192 miles) |
Aer Lingus
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Caledonian Sleeper
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