What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Colchester is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Colchester via Preston, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Colchester?

The distance between Blackpool and Colchester is 281 miles. The road distance is 255.2 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Colchester?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Blackpool to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Colchester train from?

Blackpool to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Blackpool to Colchester train arrive?

Blackpool to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Colchester is 255 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Blackpool to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.

Blackpool to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 6m
£96–184
Drive 253.8 mi
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1. Drive from Blackpool to Colchestercar 253.8 mi
5h 10m
£63–91
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 37m
£116–359
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
8h 19m
£129–218
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
8h 49m
£105–169
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 16m
£79–215
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 14m
£151–354

Blackpool to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

224Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

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

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