Colchester to Blackpool by train

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Overview: trains from Colchester to Blackpool

Find the key information for travelling by train from Colchester to Blackpool, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:23 View journey
Last train 23:03 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 4hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 340
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey £60.85 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 28m
Train operators 11

Explore Colchester to Blackpool by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Colchester to Blackpool aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Colchester and Blackpool: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Colchester to Blackpool:

  • Cheapest tickets: £60.85

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Colchester to Blackpool train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Colchester to Blackpool is at 00:23 and the last is at 23:03. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:23 and the last one is at 20:30. You can expect 34 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 28 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Colchester to Blackpool?

This journey covers a total of 340 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 4 hours and 25 minutes.

How far in advance Colchester and Blackpool tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Colchester and Blackpool are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Colchester to Blackpool

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Colchester and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Blackpool city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Colchester to Blackpool

Want to know more about your journey from Colchester to Blackpool? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Colchester to Blackpool covers 340 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.