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

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

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  1. Train via Peterborough

    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
    5h 40m
    £85–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Interchangebus bus 727 / ...
    9h 13m
    £25–54

  3. Drive  204.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Thetfordcar car 204.5 mi
    3h 56m
    £51–73

  4. Train, 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
    3. Take the train from Norwich to Thetfordtrain train
    6h 54m
    £121–440

  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 / ...
    5h 55m
    £101–161

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain train
    6h 33m
    £124–205

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    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 King's Cross to Elytrain train
    6h 30m
    £122–408

Preston to Thetford by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Thetford, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Thetford via Leeds and Peterborough in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Parkside in around 9h 13m.

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