What is the cheapest way to get from Norwich to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Preston is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Norwich to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Norwich and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Norwich to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Norwich and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Preston. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Preston via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Norwich to Preston?

The distance between Norwich and Preston is 327 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

How do I travel from Norwich to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Norwich to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £120 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Norwich to Preston?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Norwich to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Preston bus from?

Norwich to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Preston train from?

Norwich to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Norwich to Preston?

The best way to get from Norwich to Preston is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Norwich to Preston bus arrive?

Norwich to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Norwich to Preston train arrive?

Norwich to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Norwich to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Preston is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Norwich to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Norwich to Preston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Norwich to Preston?

Book your Norwich to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2319+ hotels available in Preston.

Norwich to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Norwich to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 35m
£120–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Preston Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 45m
£29–47
Drive 217.2 mi
1. Drive from Norwich to Prestoncar 217.2 mi
4h 16m
£54–78
Fly Norwich International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 15m
£106–410
Train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
5h 48m
£121–179
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 57m
£137–397
Fly Norwich International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NWI - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
8h 16m
£117–537

Norwich to Preston by train, foot, and subway

211Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.3 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Norwich, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Norwich to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norwich to Preston Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 8h 45m.

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