What is the cheapest way to get from Dereham to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Dereham to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dereham to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Dereham to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dereham and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dereham to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Cinema and arriving at Bus Station via Norwich and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dereham and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Dereham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Preston via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Dereham to Preston?

The distance between Dereham and Preston is 275 miles. The road distance is 201.5 miles.

How do I travel from Dereham to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Dereham to Preston without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 7h 24m and costs £90 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Dereham to Preston?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Dereham to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dereham to Preston bus from?

Dereham to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.

Where do I catch the Dereham to Preston train from?

Dereham to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Dereham to Preston?

The best way to get from Dereham to Preston is to train via Peterborough which takes 7h 24m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Dereham to Preston bus arrive?

Dereham to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Dereham to Preston train arrive?

Dereham to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Dereham to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dereham to Preston is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Dereham to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2285+ hotels available in Preston.

Dereham to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dereham to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
7h 24m
£93–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus Uk030
10h 20m
£34–52
Drive 200.4 mi
1. Drive from Dereham to Prestoncar 200.4 mi
3h 51m
£50–72
Fly, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h
£111–422
Train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 30m
£112–163
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sandy Lane to Transport Interchangebus A / ...
2. Take the train from Kings Lynn to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
7h 44m
£100–160

Dereham to Preston by bus and train

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 273.7 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Cinema to Preston via Railway Station, Norwich, Peterborough, and Leeds in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cinema to Bus Station via Norwich and Millennium Point in around 10h 20m.

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