Trains from Chelmsford to Preston

Chelmsford to Preston train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Chelmsford (East of England) to Preston (North West England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.

How long is the train?

There are 193 miles from Chelmsford to Preston. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Preston from Chelmsford, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.

What is the price of the train?

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to see the latest available offers.

Best prices for Chelmsford to Preston train tickets

Chelmsford - Preston prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Chelmsford to Preston by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Chelmsford to Preston trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Chelmsford and Preston by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Preston to Chelmsford and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Chelmsford - Preston train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to pay less for your Chelmsford Preston train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can assess the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Chelmsford Preston ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make about 2 trips from Preston to Chelmsford (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey