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Preston to Lowestoft trains

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The average train between Preston and Lowestoft takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Lowestoft. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 22m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Peterborough

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  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 Norwichtrain train
7h 30m
£101–165

Preston to Lowestoft train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia15h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia7h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia7h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia7h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia6h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Lowestoft? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 276.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Lowestoft via Leeds, Peterborough, and Norwich in around 7h 30m.

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