It takes an average of 8h 33m to travel from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 198 miles (318 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £48.50 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:40 | |
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Last train | 20:00 | |
Departure station | Colchester | |
Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
Journey time | From 5h 58m | |
Distance | 198 miles (318 km) | |
Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £48.50 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
If you want to travel from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) by train to take around 8 hours 33 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 58 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 8 trains per day running on this route, which spans 198 miles (318 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Preston (Lancs). You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) start from £48.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The average journey time by train between Colchester and Preston (Lancs) is 8 hours and 33 minutes, with around 8 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) is 5 hours and 58 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) can start from as little as £48.50 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Colchester to Preston (Lancs). Travelling from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) leaves at 04:40. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) leaves at 20:00. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Colchester to Preston (Lancs) cover a distance of around 198 miles (318 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Preston (Lancs) to Colchester.
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