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Preston to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Chelmsford takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Chelmsford. 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 53m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 8m
£78–157

Preston to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Preston to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 240.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 8m.

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