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The average train between Colchester and Preston takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 57m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 34m
£72–160

Colchester to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian Sleeper5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast9h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 34m.

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