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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Blackpool takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.

4h 44m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£108
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 6m
£77–171

Colchester to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited8h 11m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Blackpool? 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 Blackpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Blackpool North via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 6m.

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