Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Southend Airport
From £99.30
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Southend Airportby train on average takes 4 hrs 14 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Southend Airport one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £99.30
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 37 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 20:59
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Preston (Lancs) to Southend Airport train times
| Last updated: 02:26:44
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:33 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 09:43 Southend Airport On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 10m, 2 changes | ||
06:00 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 10:23 Southend Airport On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 23m, 2 changes | ||
06:58 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 11:06 Southend Airport On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 8m, 2 changes | ||
07:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 11:43 Southend Airport On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 25m, 3 changes | ||
08:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 12:06 Southend Airport On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 5m, 2 changes |
Station Message
The main toilets on platforms 3 and 4 are closed for refurbishment at Preston station. Alternative facilities are available.
Preston (Lancs) Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station BuffetYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces1025
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces18
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces246
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Southend Airport facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for XS
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Public toilets are available 04:00 to 23:00 everyday, including weekends.
Outside of these hours toilet facilities are available at London Southend Airport Terminal Building and on board train services.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Disabled toilet access is available 24/7 for customers who have a radar key.
- Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets,Male toilets
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
- Post BoxYes
Located in the Airport Terminal Building.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Public toilets are available 04:00 to 23:00 everyday, including weekends.
Outside of these hours toilet facilities are available at London Southend Airport Terminal Building and on board train services.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Disabled toilet access is available 24/7 for customers who have a radar key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 032 6294 - AvailableYes
- Operator NameLondon Southend Airport Railway Station, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 6YF
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: Stobart
Name: Car park 1
Spaces: 166
Number Accessible Spaces: 6
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
http://southendairport.com/getting-to-and-from/parkingOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h - Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: Stobart
Name: Car park 2
Spaces: 144
Number Accessible Spaces: 8
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
http://southendairport.com/getting-to-and-from/parkingOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
In the car park.
- Accessibility
- Helpline
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Yes, local taxi firm serves station.
- Accessible Public Telephones
No public telephone.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Disabled toilet access is available 24/7 for customers who have a radar key.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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