Chelmsford to Preston Trains

Chelmsford to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Preston takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m

Duration

240 mi

Distance

£89

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Chelmsford to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:25 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 3:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:25 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes

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