How to travel from Norwich to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Preston is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Norwich to Preston by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £435($515)
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1 similiar route

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Train via London Liverpool Street

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Preston.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Preston City Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($42)
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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Preston

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Preston by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £435 ($515).

The distance between Norwich and Preston is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Norwich and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Preston is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £435 ($515).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Preston. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Norwich and Preston. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Norwich and Preston. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Norwich and Preston. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Preston. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Norwich and Preston. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).

How do I get from Norwich to Preston

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Preston

Transport options from Norwich to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£435($515)
every 30 mins798km (496 miles)
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train4h 15m
£460($545)
hourly806km (501 miles)
Train via London Liverpool Street + 1 similar
5h 15m
£150($180)
hourly535km (333 miles)
Train5h 35m
£73($86)
every 2 hours401km (249 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
£35($42)
5 times a week468km (291 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£65($77)
on demand373km (232 miles)

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Airports near Preston

The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Preston
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Preston
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Preston