Preston to Essex Trains

Preston to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Essex takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Essex. 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 38m

Duration

252 mi

Distance

£95

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Preston to Essex train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Essex. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:59 PM → 8:42 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:18 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
10h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:59 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:14 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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