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Blackpool to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Southend-on-Sea. 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 38m
Duration
269 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
4h 24m
£72–167

Blackpool to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia9h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 34m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 34m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 34m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Southend-on-Sea? 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.

Map of how to get from Blackpool to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Southend Victoria via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 24m.

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