Day trip from Edinburgh to Blackpool
Blackpool lies 238 km (148 mi) south of Edinburgh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 238 km (148 mi) apart, Blackpool is a realistic day trip from Edinburgh: about 3 h 52 min each way by road.
| Edinburgh | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 514,990 | 145,007 |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | EH1–EH9 | FY1 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Blackpool
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Staying in Blackpool
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Common questions
How far is Blackpool from Edinburgh?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, south of Edinburgh; by road roughly 290 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Blackpool by road?
About 3 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Edinburgh and Blackpool?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.