Southend-on-Sea to Preston Trains

Southend-on-Sea to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Preston takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
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3h 48m

£67–142

Southend-on-Sea to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:35 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 37m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:15 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Preston? 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.