Southend to Blackpool by train

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Overview: trains from Southend to Blackpool

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southend 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 04:00 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 4hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 357
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey €128.04 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 40m
Train operators 10

Discover Southend to Blackpool by train

Planning a train adventure from Southend to Blackpool? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Southend and Blackpool

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €128.04, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Departure frequency and timetable from Southend to Blackpool

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Southend to Blackpool:

  • 04:00 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:35 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 04:00 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:49 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 38 minutes from Southend toward Blackpool.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 28 trains serving this route each day.

How long is the train journey from Southend to Blackpool?

This journey covers a total of 357 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Booking time frame: Southend to Blackpool trains

Tickets for travel to Blackpool along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Further insights on trains from Southend to Blackpool

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Blackpool city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Southend to Blackpool

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

The trip from Southend to Blackpool covers a distance of 357 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.