Train Blackpool to Basildon from £110 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Basildon takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Basildon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

4h 14m

£69–178

Blackpool to Basildon train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Basildon at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:30 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
10h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Basildon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Blackpool to Basildon.

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Distance: 251.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Basildon, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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