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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lowestoft is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station via Newhall Street, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Lowestoft via Leeds, Peterborough and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Preston to Lowestoft?

The distance between Preston and Lowestoft is 278 miles. The road distance is 246.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Lowestoft without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 7h 29m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Preston to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lowestoft bus from?

Preston to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lowestoft train from?

Preston to Lowestoft train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Preston to Lowestoft is to train via Peterborough which takes 7h 29m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Preston to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Preston to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston to Lowestoft train arrive?

Preston to Lowestoft train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Preston to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Lowestoft is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Preston to Lowestoft.

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

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain
7h 29m
£110–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
10h 32m
£31–53
Drive 245.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Lowestoftcar 245.3 mi
4h 44m
£60–87
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
7h 6m
£117–434
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
7h 45m
£132–201
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LBA - NWI
9h 3m
£128–551
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain
7h 43m
£139–416

Preston to Lowestoft by train

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Distance: 276.8 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station via Newhall Street, Lloyd House, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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