The average train between Witham and Preston takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Witham 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 Witham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Witham is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Witham to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Witham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Witham station and arriving at Preston station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Witham to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.
Witham to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Witham to Preston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Witham and Preston is 313.4 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 32m.