Train Colchester to Blackpool from £116 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Blackpool takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.

4h 40m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 7m

£78–196

Colchester to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

11:02 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Blackpool? 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 Colchester to Blackpool.

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Blackpool North via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 7m.

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