Harwich to Preston Trains

Harwich to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Harwich and Preston takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 281 mi
Distance: £113
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

4h 20m

£80–165

Harwich to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Harwich and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:26 PM → 8:38 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:26 PM → 11:01 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
7:10 PM → 11:46 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
9:27 PM → 3:36 AM
Arrives next day
6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:24 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:24 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:24 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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.

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Preston via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 20m.

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