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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 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
£117
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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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
£82–175

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.

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Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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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