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It takes an average of 14h 28m to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Colchester by train, over a distance of around 198 miles (318 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Preston (Lancs) to Colchester and tickets for this journey start from £54.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 19:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:26 | |
| Departure station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Arrival station | Colchester | |
| Journey time | From 13h 33m | |
| Distance | 198 miles (318 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £54.50 | |
| Train operators | East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Take the train from Preston (Lancs) to Colchester in 13 hours 33 minutes
If you want to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Colchester by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Preston (Lancs) to Colchester by train to take around 14 hours 28 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 13 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 2 trains per day running on this route, which spans 198 miles (318 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Colchester. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Preston (Lancs) to Colchester start from £54.50 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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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
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3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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