How to travel from Edinburgh to Blackpool, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Preston.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated byTransPennine Express Service+ 1 others

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Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance308km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Blackpool

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Blackpool

Transport options from Edinburgh to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£39($46)
every 4 hours334km (208 miles)
Train to Preston3h 15m
£58($69)
6 times a week334km (208 miles)
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
£175($205)
hourly604km (375 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
£290($345)
hourly595km (370 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£35($42)
on demand308km (192 miles)

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Airports near Blackpool

The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Blackpool