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Preston to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Colchester takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 13m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 24m
£74–175

Preston to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 262.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 24m.

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