The average train between Colchester and Blackpool takes 4h 41m 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.
Trains run hourly between Colchester and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Blackpool station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Colchester to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Colchester to Blackpool train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Blackpool is 341.1 km. The road distance is 450 km.
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.