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The train between Colchester and Preston takes 3h 35m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Colchester and Preston. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 35m.
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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 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Colchester to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Colchester and Preston is 319.6 km. The road distance is 386 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.
