Preston to Harwich Trains

Preston to Harwich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Harwich takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Harwich. 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 22m
Duration: 281 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

4h 34m

£82–166

Preston to Harwich train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Harwich at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:00 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 6:59 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 8:22 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
4:59 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:15 AM → 9:15 AM
6h • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:15 AM → 9:15 AM
6h • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:15 AM → 9:15 AM
6h • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Harwich? 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 Preston, England and Harwich, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Harwich Town via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 4h 34m.

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