The average train between Preston and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Preston and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Preston to Southend-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.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Preston to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Southend-on-Sea is 338.2 km. The road distance is 406 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.