What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Preston is to train and bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Preston is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Dover to Preston?

The distance between Dover and Preston is 287 miles. The road distance is 301.1 miles.

How do I travel from Dover to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Dover to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Preston train from?

Dover to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Where does the Dover to Preston train arrive?

Dover to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Preston is 301 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Dover to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Preston?

Book your Dover to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2288+ hotels available in Preston.

Dover to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Dover to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 54m
£89–207
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
9h
£71–137
Drive 299.3 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Prestoncar 299.3 mi
4h 57m
£74–106
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 58m
£120–350
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 18m
£150–334
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 23m
£282–654
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 35m
£118–325

Dover to Preston by train and foot

101Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.2 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 54m.

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