Blackpool to Southend-on-Sea Trains

Blackpool to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 39m 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 39m
Duration: 269 mi
Distance: £102
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 Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria

4h 25m

£72–152

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 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:25 PM → 6:35 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 7:36 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
4:22 PM → 8:30 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
5:22 PM → 9:30 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:30 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:18 AM → 2:22 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
10:22 AM → 2:52 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 4:52 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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