Norwich to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Norwich to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Norwich to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:30 View journey
Last train 22:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 296
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey US$82.00 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 11m
Train operators 12

Explore Norwich to Preston by train

Thinking about travelling from Norwich to Preston by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train travel between Norwich and Preston: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Norwich to Preston:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$82.00

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train timetable for travel between Norwich and Preston

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Norwich to Preston by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:30

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:40

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:30

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:03

  • Average number of daily trains: 37 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 23 minutes

Travel time and distance between Norwich and Preston

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 38 minutes, covering a total of 296 kilometres.

How far in advance Norwich and Preston tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Norwich and Preston are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Norwich to Preston travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Preston.

FAQs about the train journey from Norwich to Preston

Want to know more about your journey from Norwich to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Norwich to Preston covers 296 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.