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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Bus Station via Norwich, Bus Mall and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Preston. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Preston via Norwich, Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Preston?

The distance between Lowestoft and Preston is 351 miles. The road distance is 246.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 42m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Lowestoft to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Preston bus from?

Lowestoft to Preston bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Preston train from?

Lowestoft to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Preston?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Preston is to train via London which takes 5h 42m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Preston bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Preston bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Preston train arrive?

Lowestoft to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Preston is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Lowestoft to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Lowestoft to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 42m
£123–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus
11h 21m
£32–53
Drive 245.2 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Prestoncar 245.2 mi
4h 45m
£60–87
Fly Norwich International Airport to Manchester Airport, 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 10m
£117–434
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 33m
£131–202
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 16m
£141–418
Fly Norwich International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NWI - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
9h 10m
£128–551

Lowestoft to Preston by train

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Distance: 348.5 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Preston via Norwich, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Station via Norwich, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Mall, and Newhall Street in around 11h 21m.

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