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Preston to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 28m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
£114
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 Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 38m
£84–169

Preston to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:04 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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  • Distance: 252 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 38m.

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