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FAQs: Preston to Southend-on-Sea
Travel to Southend-on-Sea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Southend-on-Sea.

You can travel between Preston and Southend-on-Sea by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Southend-on-Sea is a train with an average price of £260.
The fastest way to travel from Preston to Southend-on-Sea is by train with an average journey time of 4h 19m.
The Preston to Southend-on-Sea distance is approximately 339 km.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Southend-on-Sea is:
- 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.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Southend-on-Sea:
- 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Preston to Southend-on-Sea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
Omio customers who travel from Preston to Southend-on-Sea often also extend their vacation to go to London, Stratford, Manchester, Ilford, Croydon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southend-on-Sea and these popular destinations at a great price.
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