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 £28 - £60 and takes 9h 55m.

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 51m and costs £75 - £280.

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 Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

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 51m.

How far is it from Dover to Preston?

The distance between Dover and Preston is 287 miles. The road distance is 301.2 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 51m and costs £75 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal 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 51m and costs £75 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Dover to Preston bus arrive?

Dover to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 54m to drive from Dover to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2138+ 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

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 IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 51m
£78–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk030
9h 55m
£28–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
9h 5m
£32–74
Drive 299.4 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Preston299.4 mi
4h 54m
£73–106
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 40m
£93–288
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 16m
£263–644
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 58m
£112–247
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 15m
£119–310

Dover to Preston by train and foot

134Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Preston.

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Distance: 285.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 9h 55m.

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