Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Southend Central
From £64.00
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Southend Centralby train on average takes 4 hrs 22 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Southend Central one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £64.00
* 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 Central train times
| Last updated: 02:36:25
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:33 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 09:54 Southend Central On Time | Off-Peak Single, Virgin Trains | 4h 21m, 2 changes | ||
06:00 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 10:30 Southend Central On Time | Off-Peak Single, Virgin Trains | 4h 30m, 2 changes | ||
06:58 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 11:10 Southend Central On Time | Advance, Virgin Trains | 4h 12m, 2 changes | ||
07:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 11:58 Southend Central On Time | Off-Peak Single, Virgin Trains | 4h 40m, 3 changes | ||
08:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 12:10 Southend Central On Time | Off-Peak Single, Virgin Trains | 4h 9m, 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
Station Message
No assistance? No problem.
This station offers assistance to customers who have not pre-booked any passenger assistance. We recognise that some customers already travel without having pre-booked assistance. Assistance can still be pre-booked for travel from/to this station.
Southend Central facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For additional details on 'c2c Smart' please visit http://www.c2c-online.co.uk/smartcard or pick up a leaflet at the station.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for CC
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Platforms 3/4 concourse
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse.
The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Tourist InformationYes
- Atm MachineYes
Main Booking Hall and in the Public Square outside the station from the Platform 3 and 4 exit.
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse.
The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/help-feedback/lost-property/03457 44 44 22 - Operator NameOperated by c2c
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Please note that the Off Peak parking rate applies after 10:00, Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturday and Sunday. Saturday and Sunday rates apply to Bank Holidays
Email Address: customer.service@ncp.co.uk
Url: http://www.ncp.co.uk0845 050 70 80 - Operator NameNational Car Parks Ltd
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces138
- ChargesDaily: £7.60
Monthly: £113.00
Annual: £1,191.00
Note:Please note that the off peak parking rate commences after 10:00, Mondays to Fridays
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces17
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03457 44 44 22
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:00 to 21:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Outside station entrance on Clifftown Road
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