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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Suffolk is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Suffolk is to train via London which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Suffolk?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Muntons via Finchley Road Station, Coach Station and Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Suffolk?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Stowmarket via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Preston to Suffolk?

The distance between Preston and Suffolk is 293 miles. The road distance is 230.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Suffolk without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Preston to Suffolk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Suffolk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Suffolk train from?

Preston to Suffolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Suffolk?

The best way to get from Preston to Suffolk is to train via London which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Preston to Suffolk bus arrive?

Preston to Suffolk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Preston to Suffolk train arrive?

Preston to Suffolk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Suffolk?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Suffolk is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Preston to Suffolk.

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

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Where can I stay near Suffolk?

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Preston to Suffolk - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Suffolk by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stowmarkettrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 9m
£65–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
11h 3m
£40–77
Drive 229 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Suffolkcar 229 mi
4h 35m
£56–80
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 Stratford (London) to Stowmarkettrain
5h 51m
£89–323
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stowmarkettrain
6h 12m
£60–116
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stowmarkettrain
7h 16m
£70–171
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Stowmarkettrain
6h 50m
£81–596
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain
7h 52m
£83–175
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stowmarkettrain
6h 47m
£103–367

Preston to Suffolk by train, subway, and foot

215Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.1 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Stowmarket via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Muntons via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 11h 3m.

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