Blackburn to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Colchester takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Colchester. 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 42m
Duration: 274 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 13m

£75–159

Blackburn to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Blackburn and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:22 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
4h 43m • 3 changes
8:22 PM → 1:36 AM
Arrives next day
5h 14m • 3 changes
8:37 PM → 6:46 AM
Arrives next day
10h 9m • 3 changes
11:37 PM → 8:17 AM
Arrives next day
8h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 22m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:04 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 4:36 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
1:25 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Colchester? 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.

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Colchester via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 13m.

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