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

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Thetford 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 Thetfordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Norwich / ...
    5h 55m
    £89–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Thetfordbus bus
    8h 31m
    £30–47

  3. Drive  204.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Thetfordcar car 204.5 mi
    3h 56m
    £52–75

  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 44m
    £117–603

  5. 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 34m
    £117–361

Preston to Thetford by train

Calendar67Weekly Trains
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Thetford via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Thetford via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Luton DART Parkway in around 8h 31m.

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