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The average train between Preston and Colchester takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 14m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£102
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 Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 21m
£74–153

Preston to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Colchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 21m.

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