How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to West Ham then take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance437km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Blackpool

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
£115($135)
hourly434km (269 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
£260($310)
hourly435km (270 miles)
Train to West Ham, plane4h 60m
£275($325)
hourly553km (344 miles)
Train to West Ham, plane5h 15m
£270($320)
every 2 hours940km (584 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 60m
£355($420)
hourly1,163km (723 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 35m
£53($63)
every 20 mins468km (291 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£76($90)
on demand437km (271 miles)

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Airports near Blackpool

The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Blackpool