The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Blackpool takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Blackpool train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Blackpool train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Preston station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Blackpool is 237.9 km. The road distance is 342 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.