Blackpool to Essex Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Essex takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Essex. 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 7m
Duration: 270 mi
Distance: £102
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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

4h 59m

£72–157

Blackpool to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Essex at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

10:25 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 4:41 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
1:25 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:18 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
10h 52m • 3 changes
11:11 PM → 8:41 AM
Arrives next day
9h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Essex? 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 Essex, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to White Notley via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 59m.

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