What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Blackpool is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Blackpool is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £80 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Blackpool North via Moorgate station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Colchester to Blackpool?

The distance between Colchester and Blackpool is 281 miles. The road distance is 253.5 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £80 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Colchester to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Blackpool train from?

Colchester to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Where does the Colchester to Blackpool train arrive?

Colchester to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Blackpool is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Colchester to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Blackpool?

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

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Colchester to Blackpool - 10 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Blackpool by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 7m
£84–197
Drive 252.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Blackpoolcar 252.1 mi
5h 17m
£62–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 36m
£111–321
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 51m
£131–220
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 32m
£132–221
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 39m
£68–232
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 23m
£150–341
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
6h 44m
£80–252
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
7h 16m
£107–252
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
6h 51m
£153–412

Colchester to Blackpool by train, foot, and subway

211Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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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