The average train between Colchester and Preston takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. 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.
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 8:35 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Preston station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Colchester to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Colchester to Preston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Preston is 319.6 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 35m.