The average train between Norwich and Preston takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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 Norwich and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Preston. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Preston station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Norwich to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Norwich to Preston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Norwich and Preston is 295 km. The road distance is 524 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 38m.