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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £150 and takes 11h 11m.

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 bus between Dover and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

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 bus from?

Dover to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Preston?

The best way to get from Dover to Preston is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £150 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Dover to Preston bus arrive?

Dover to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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?

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2288+ hotels available in Preston.

Dover to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dover to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus Uk030
11h 11m
£37–143
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
10h 52m
£65–122
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 56m
£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
£155–334
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 17m
£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 36m
£118–325

Dover to Preston by train and foot

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dover to Preston.

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 11m.

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