The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool is around 434km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Preston.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the train to West Ham then take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then take the train to Blackpool North.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool is around 434km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Preston. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Blackpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | £115($135) | hourly | 434km (269 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | £260($310) | hourly | 435km (270 miles) |
Train to West Ham, plane | 4h 60m | £275($325) | hourly | 553km (344 miles) |
Train to West Ham, plane | 5h 15m | £270($320) | every 2 hours | 940km (584 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 60m | £355($420) | hourly | 1,163km (723 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 35m | £53($63) | every 20 mins | 468km (291 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £76($90) | on demand | 437km (271 miles) |
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The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.