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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley to Blackpoolby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Blackpool by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2h 54m
    £48–112

  2. Drive  183.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Blackpoolcar car 183.3 mi
    3h 32m
    £46–66

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 8m
    £76–188

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 23m
    £86–216

Edinburgh Waverley to Blackpool by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

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