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

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Norwich by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    6h 24m
    £104–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Norwichbus bus Uk083
    8h 50m
    £32–49

  3. Drive  217.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Norwichcar car 217.2 mi
    4h 16m
    £54–78

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport

    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
    5h 48m
    £103–428

  5. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LBA - NWI
    8h 16m
    £118–354

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain train
    6h 45m
    £134–385

Preston to Norwich by train

Calendar67Weekly Trains
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Norwich via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Norwich via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 8h 50m.

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