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Compare train, coach and flight 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 prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 296 km
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£113 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Norwich from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Norwich is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Norwich:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Norwich costing on average £45.
A coach is £322 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Norwich costing on average £361.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Coach takes on average 13h 43m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches 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, coach and flight 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 East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Norwich by coach.
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