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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
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 23m
£65–146

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 11:24 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 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.

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  • Distance: 240.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 23m.

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