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Preston to Clacton-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Clacton-on-Sea takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea. 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 12m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£113
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
4h 28m
£80–168

Preston to Clacton-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia9h 59m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia10h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea? 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.

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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Clacton-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 28m.

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