Travel optionsfrom Preston to Southend-on-Sea
How to get to Southend-on-Sea from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Southend-on-Sea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
20:055h00Preston1:05Southend-on-Sea£1461One-way3 changes
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20:055h00Preston1:05Southend-on-Sea£1461One-way3 changes
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14:003h52Preston17:52Southend-on-Sea£1501One-way4 changes
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20:5910h03Preston7:02Southend-on-Sea£1491One-way3 changes
10:573h55Preston14:52Southend-on-Sea£1501One-way3 changes
12:034h19Preston16:22Southend-on-Sea£1501One-way3 changes
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FAQs: Preston to Southend-on-Sea
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- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Southend Victoria (SOV).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
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