Trains to Upminster from Preston (Lancs)
| First train | 05:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:34 | |
| Departure station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Arrival station | Upminster | |
| Journey time | From 3h 31m | |
| Distance | 196 miles (315 km) | |
| Frequency | 19 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, London Overground, Thameslink, TransPennine Express, c2c |
Travel from Preston (Lancs) to Upminster by train in 3 hours 31 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Preston (Lancs) to Upminster by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Preston (Lancs) to Upminster by train is 6 hours 18 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours 31 minutes. You'll usually find 19 trains per day travelling the 196 miles (315 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way to Upminster. You'll be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway on your way to Upminster, as these are the main rail operators on this route.
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