The train between Preston and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 42m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Preston to Southend-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.
Trains run on demand between Preston and Southend-on-Sea. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 42m.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Southend Victoria station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Preston to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Preston and Southend-on-Sea is 338.2 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 42m.