What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Colchester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Colchester?

The distance between Preston and Colchester is 264 miles. The road distance is 239.6 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Colchester?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Preston to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Colchester train from?

Preston to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Colchester train arrive?

Preston to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Colchester is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Preston to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 479+ hotels available in Colchester.

Preston to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Colchester by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 22m
£72–173
Drive 238.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Colchestercar 238.2 mi
4h 46m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 46m
£104–299
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 21m
£67–181
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 30m
£67–145
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 33m
£139–307
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
6h 24m
£110–227
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
6h 22m
£84–243

Preston to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

225Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Colchester.

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Distance: 262.2 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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 22m.

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