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

The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Preston is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Preston is to train via London which takes 4h 6m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Suffolk and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Preston. However, there are services departing from Stowmarket and arriving at Preston via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Suffolk to Preston?

The distance between Suffolk and Preston is 293 miles. The road distance is 231.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Suffolk to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 6m and costs £70 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Suffolk to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Suffolk to Preston train from?

Suffolk to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Where does the Suffolk to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Suffolk to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Preston is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Suffolk to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2122+ hotels available in Preston.

Suffolk to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Suffolk to Preston by train, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
4h 6m
£70–277
Drive 229.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Suffolk to Prestoncar 229.8 mi
4h 35m
£57–82
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket 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
5h 34m
£86–344
Train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
5h 45m
£63–126
Train #2
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
6h 34m
£58–169
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 20m
£75–209
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 15m
£102–338
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
8h 6m
£87–190

Suffolk to Preston by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Stowmarket to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 6m.

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