Colchester to Blackburn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Blackburn takes 4h 38m 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 38m
Duration: 274 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 21m

£74–158

Colchester to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:04 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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:30 PM → 8:48 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
5:11 PM → 9:00 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
6:02 PM → 9:59 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
7:02 PM → 11:47 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
8:31 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
8:31 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
8:31 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
8:31 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
12:06 PM → 4:25 PM
4h 19m • 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.

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 21m.

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