There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Norwich by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich
4h 37m£69–294Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Norwichbus Uk083
8h 50m£30–45Drive 216.7 mi
- Drive from Preston to Norwichcar 216.7 mi
4h 14m£52–76Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
5h 28m£73–573Train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 23m£37–168Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport
- Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LBA - NWI
6h 51m£105–746Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain
6h 21m£87–323
Preston to Norwich by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Norwich is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Norwich is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Norwich via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Norwich via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Preston and Norwich is 327 miles. The road distance is 217.9 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Norwich without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £300.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Preston to Norwich, including transfers.
Preston to Norwich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Norwich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Norwich is to train via London which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Norwich, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Norwich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Norwich via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Norwich International Airport via Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £490–550
Flights from Manchester Airport to Norwich International Airport via Belfast City, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £490–550
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–470
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £90–600
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Norwich International Airport via Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £490–550
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–220
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £270–310
Train from London Liverpool Street to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–80
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Stratford (London) to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–50
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Norwich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.
Preston to Norwich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Norwich is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Preston to Norwich.
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