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Southend-on-Sea to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Preston takes 3h 55m 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 55m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 48m
£67–152

Southend-on-Sea to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, 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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes

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.

Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 48m.

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