Colchester to Preston Trains

Colchester to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Preston takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 57m

Duration

262 mi

Distance

£101

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Colchester to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:06 PM → 8:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:04 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:56 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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