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Preston to Southend by train
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First train04:02
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Last train00:57
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey3hr 54m
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Distance338 kilometres
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Trains per day18
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Avg. journey time4hr 49m
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Train operators
Travelling from Preston to Southend by train
Fast trains from Preston to Southend take around 3 hours and 54 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 338 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Preston and Southend.
1. Are there direct trains from Preston to Southend?
Journeys between Preston and Southend usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 19 departures on the route from Preston to Southend every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 26 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Preston to Southend?
The Preston to Southend train travel time is normally about 3 hours and 54 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Preston to Southend train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Southend is usually scheduled to depart Preston around 04:02 and the last train is around 21:17. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Preston around 04:02, and the last at 00:57.
When to book Preston to Southend train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Preston to Southend by train.
Which train companies operate between Preston and Southend?
More than one train company operates on the route from Preston to Southend, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Avanti West Coast
- London Underground
- UK Rail Connections
- Virgin Trains
- c2c
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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