Trains from Blackpool to Colchester

Blackpool to Colchester train information

Which operators can I use?

There are several train providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you will be able to see the trains connecting Blackpool in England to Colchester in England as well as the train operator for this journey.

How much times does it take?

The journey time to go to Colchester from Blackpool may vary depending if your train is direct or if you need to make a change. There are 212 miles between the two cities.

What is the price of the train?

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Blackpool to Colchester train tickets

Blackpool - Colchester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Blackpool to Colchester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Blackpool to Colchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Blackpool and Colchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Colchester to Blackpool and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Blackpool - Colchester train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Blackpool Colchester train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Blackpool to Colchester? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Blackpool Colchester ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Blackpool to Colchester (one way trip).

The cost to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most train fares for a complete year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey