The average train between Preston and Suffolk takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Suffolk. 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 Preston and Suffolk. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Suffolk at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Suffolk station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Preston to Suffolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Suffolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Preston to Suffolk train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Suffolk is 305 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Stowmarket via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 18m.