Taking the train from Preston to Norwich

So you’re considering going from Preston to Norwich by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Preston and Norwich

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$142.35, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Preston to Norwich departure frequency and train timetable

With 51 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 9 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:57 and the last one is at 23:49. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 03:56, with the last one at 23:35.

Preston to Norwich train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 296 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Booking Preston to Norwich trains in advance

Booking your Preston to Norwich tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Preston and Norwich by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Learn even more about travelling from Preston to Norwich by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Norwich.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Preston to Norwich?

The total distance between Preston and Norwich is 296 kilometres.

How much does the train from Preston to Norwich cost?

The lowest fare on this route is AU$142.35. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Preston to Norwich?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Preston to Norwich?

The fastest travel time is 4 hours and 43 minutes.