Essex to Preston Trains

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

£95

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

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 11:39 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.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:08 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:51 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:51 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:51 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:51 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:51 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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