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How to get fromPreston to Lakenheathby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Lakenheath by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Leeds

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Thetfordtrain train
    7h 11m
    £79–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk083
    9h 42m
    £30–46

  3. Drive  200.8 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Lakenheathcar car 200.8 mi
    3h 57m
    £50–72

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane MAN - NWI
    3. Take the train from Norwich to Thetfordtrain train
    8h 11m
    £117–454

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetfordtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    7h 26m
    £94–139

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Post Office via Leeds, Peterborough, Thetford, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Parkside, and Bus Station in around 9h 42m.

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