The average train between Preston and Norwich takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Norwich. 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 every 2 hours between Preston and Norwich. 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 Norwich at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Norwich? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Norwich station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Preston to Norwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Norwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Preston to Norwich train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Preston and Norwich is 295 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Norwich via Leeds and Peterborough in around 6h 10m.