Blackpool to Braintree Trains

Blackpool to Braintree trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Braintree takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 17m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree

5h 7m

£74–157

Blackpool to Braintree train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Braintree at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

11:22 PM → 8:51 AM
Arrives next day
9h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:18 PM → 7:20 AM
Arrives next day
11h 2m • 3 changes
11:11 PM → 8:51 AM
Arrives next day
9h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Braintree? 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 Blackpool, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Braintree via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 7m.

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