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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which costs £35 - £160 and takes 9h 18m.

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 5m and costs £70 - £300.

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 5m.

How far is it from Colchester to Blackpool?

The distance between Colchester and Blackpool is 281 miles. The road distance is 253.6 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 5m and costs £70 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Colchester to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Blackpool bus from?

Colchester to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Colchester to Blackpool is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Colchester to Blackpool bus arrive?

Colchester to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach 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 13m to drive from Colchester to Blackpool.

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

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
4h 5m
£74–298
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
9h 18m
£36–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
10h 6m
£56–110
Drive 252.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Blackpool252.1 mi
5h 13m
£62–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
5h 47m
£96–320
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
7h 50m
£75–175
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
7h 45m
£72–204
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 14m
£109–323
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
6h 49m
£64–251
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Preston
7h 20m
£81–291

Colchester to Blackpool by train, foot, and subway

226Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to National Express Coach Facility via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 6m.

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