Preston to Chelmsford Trains

Preston to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Chelmsford takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Chelmsford. 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 55m
Duration: 240 mi
Distance: £90
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...

3h 8m

£63–134

Preston to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:59 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
9h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:14 AM → 8:09 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
4:22 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:09 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:09 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:09 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:09 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:51 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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