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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lowestoft is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Lowestoft via Manchester Piccadilly and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Lowestoft?

The distance between Preston and Lowestoft is 274 miles. The road distance is 246.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Lowestoft without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Preston to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lowestoft bus from?

Preston to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lowestoft train from?

Preston to Lowestoft train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Preston to Lowestoft is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Preston to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Preston to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Preston to Lowestoft train arrive?

Preston to Lowestoft train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Preston to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Lowestoft is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Preston to Lowestoft.

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

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Where can I stay near Lowestoft?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
7h 45m
£115–177
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
10h 23m
£35–53
Drive 245.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Lowestoftcar 245.3 mi
4h 44m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
7h 14m
£115–449
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LBA - NWI
9h 41m
£130–375

Preston to Lowestoft by train

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Distance: 272.1 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Lowestoft via Manchester Piccadilly and Norwich in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station in around 10h 23m.

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