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Compare train and coach for Preston to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £880.
Distance: 296 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£191 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £880 Average Price | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Norwich:
A coach is £139 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Norwich costing on average £191.
A coach is £828 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Norwich costing on average £880.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Coach takes on average 11h 29m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (4h 38m by train vs 4h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £191 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Norwich
How to get to Norwich from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Norwich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:445h28Preston11:12Norwich£1281One-way2 changes
Cheapest
- 5:445h28Preston11:12Norwich£1281One-way2 changes
Fastest
9:515h21Preston15:12Norwich£1321One-way1 change
Other options
- 22:2610h46Preston9:12Norwich£1281One-way2 changes
- 18:4413h25Preston8:09Norwich£1281One-way2 changes
- 8:505h22Preston14:12Norwich£1321One-way1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Norwich:
A coach is £139 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Norwich costing on average £191.
A coach is £828 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Norwich costing on average £880.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Coach takes on average 11h 29m.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Norwich as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Travel with National Express to go to Norwich by coach.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Norwich by flight.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Norwich by train.
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