Essex to Blackpool Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Blackpool takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 43m
Duration: 270 mi
Distance: £102
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

best

Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

4h 13m

£72–153

Essex to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between Essex and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:08 PM → 6:18 AM
Arrives next day
9h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:51 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:51 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:51 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:08 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:51 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essex 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.

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Blackpool North via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 13m.

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