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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Blackburn takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Blackburn. 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 33m
Duration
274 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 20m
£75–168

Colchester to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Blackburn? 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 Colchester to Blackburn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Blackburn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 20m.

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