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How to get from Edinburgh to Blackpool?

Planning to travel to Edinburgh from Blackpool and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Edinburgh to Blackpool, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Edinburgh and Blackpool, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (First TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains, Northern Rail, National Express or MegaBus), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Edinburgh to Blackpool, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Edinburgh Blackpool trip.

For your trip from Edinburgh to Blackpool, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Edinburgh to Blackpool

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Edinburgh to Blackpool, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Edinburgh to Blackpool train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Edinburgh Blackpool train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Edinburgh Blackpool

Carpooling from Edinburgh to Blackpool is perfect if you want to travel to Blackpool in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Edinburgh or Blackpool.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Edinburgh to Blackpool transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Edinburgh Blackpool Travel Information

Departure city
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Scotland
Destination city
Blackpool
United Kingdom
England
Distance
148 mi
Direct connection
There is no direct connection by any means of transportation
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Plan your trip from Edinburgh to Blackpool easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Edinburgh to Blackpool easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Edinburgh and Blackpool that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like First TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains, Northern Rail, National Express or MegaBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Edinburgh and Blackpool with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Edinburgh and Blackpool

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Edinburgh to Blackpool?
Accessibility The train stations in Edinburgh or Blackpool are located in the city center, making it easy to access other means of transportation to get to the city center.
Cost Edinburgh Blackpool train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Edinburgh to Blackpool?
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Edinburgh and Blackpool, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Comfort Edinburgh-Blackpool buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Edinburgh to Blackpool?
Friendliness Carpooling from Edinburgh to Blackpool is often more pleasant and friendly than other modes of transportation, especially if you share the ride with nice people.
Reliability You have to rely on the punctuality and reliability of the driver for your Edinburgh Blackpool trip. He is not always on time.

Where to start from in Edinburgh? Where do I arrive in Blackpool?

Edinburgh Departure Bus Stations

Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Bus Station
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Departure stations in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Waverley
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Haymarket (Edinburgh)
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Blackpool arrival bus stations

Blackpool
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Blackpool Airport
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Blackpool Arrival Stations

Blackpool North
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
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Blackpool South
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Layton (Lancs)
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Bus Edinburgh Blackpool

Cancellation and modification policies may vary depending on the bus company, so it is important to check the terms and conditions when making a reservation. Most of the time, cancelling or changing your Edinburgh-Blackpool bus ticket will incur additional costs.

The duration of the bus trip between Edinburgh and Blackpool usually varies depending on the traffic conditions and possible stops along the way. Vivanoda will allow you to see in real time all the buses traveling to Blackpool for your travel date.

Buses between Edinburgh and Blackpool usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway service stations are provided.

Bus companies Edinburgh Blackpool

National Express
National Express
MegaBus
MegaBus
FlixBus
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Trains Edinburgh Blackpool

There are discounts for children, students and seniors traveling by train from Edinburgh to Blackpool that vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Blackpool depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Blackpool are slower than high-speed trains. Compare the duration of all trips by running a price search on Vivanoda.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Edinburgh to Blackpool. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Edinburgh and Blackpool.

Train companies between Edinburgh and Blackpool

First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express
Virgin Trains
Virgin Trains
Northern Rail
Northern Rail
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Carpool Edinburgh Blackpool

The duration of a carpool trip between Edinburgh and Blackpool also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated duration of each available carpool offer.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Edinburgh to Blackpool depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Edinburgh-Blackpool, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Edinburgh and Blackpool, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.

Carpooling platform Edinburgh Blackpool

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