The average train between Chelmsford and Blackpool takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Blackpool station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Chelmsford to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Chelmsford to Blackpool train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Blackpool is 331 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Blackpool North via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 3h 56m.