The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea 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 twice daily between Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 4:11 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Southend Central station and arriving at Preston station via London Fenchurch Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool is 358.5 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Blackpool North via London Fenchurch Street, Duke's Place, University College Hosp /Warren Street Stn, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 54m.
