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Essex to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Preston takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 55m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 41m
£82–165

Essex to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Essex and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Essex to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 41m.

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