What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackburn?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackburn is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackburn?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackburn is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Blackburn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Blackburn is 203 miles. The road distance is 187.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Blackburn without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Blackburn?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Blackburn train from?

Edinburgh to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Blackburn is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Blackburn train arrive?

Edinburgh to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Blackburn is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Blackburn.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Blackburn?

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Blackburn.

Edinburgh to Blackburn - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Blackburn by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 8m
£64–121
Drive 186.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Blackburncar 186.7 mi
3h 29m
£46–67
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h
£66–174
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
5h 18m
£96–159
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 33m
£82–196

Edinburgh to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Blackburn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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