The cheapest and fastest trains from Chelmsford to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chelmsford to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chelmsford to Blackpool will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chelmsford for Blackpool every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 331 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Chelmsford to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £88, and a flight costs an average of £110.
Distance: 331 km
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Live departures
Chelmsford to Blackpool train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:56 Chelmsford | 5h54 | 11:50 Blackpool | 5 changes | |
![]() | 06:18 Chelmsford | 4h56 | 11:14 Blackpool | 3 changes | |
![]() | 06:39 Chelmsford | 5h25 | 12:04 Blackpool | 4 changes | |
![]() | 07:05 Chelmsford | 5h45 | 12:50 Blackpool | 5 changes | |
![]() | 07:22 Chelmsford | 5h42 | 13:04 Blackpool | 4 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chelmsford to Blackpool
Distance 331 km |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 20:25 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia from Chelmsford to Blackpool trainsAvanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Chelmsford and Blackpool from £88. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chelmsford to Blackpool train

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Important Stations and Airports in Chelmsford and Blackpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 22:00 Saturday 05:50 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on each platform. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the Ground Floor, near the lifts.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: There is a dedicated Cycle Point, with free cycle parking, plus secure cycle parking and premium cycle parking. This is in Park Road, opposite the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop on Victoria Road by station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 23:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station entrance
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station Entrance on Waterloo Road (bridge above station)
- Metro: Nearest tram stop one mile
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up and drop off on Benson Road near junction of Delaware Road.
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