The average train between Lowestoft and Preston takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lowestoft and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Preston at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Preston. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Preston station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Lowestoft to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Lowestoft to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Lowestoft to Preston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lowestoft and Preston is 330 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Preston via Norwich, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 41m.