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 £26 - £70 and takes 9h 45m.

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 48m and costs £60 - £230.

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 45m.

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 48m.

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 48m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 48m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 9h 45m.

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 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 2123+ 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 - Preston / ...
3h 48m
£64–227
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 29m
£21–92
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
5h 26m
£78–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus Uk030
9h 45m
£26–69
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 10m
£257–793
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 10m
£107–297
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 49m
£102–252

Dover to Preston by train and foot

134Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.3 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 9h 45m.

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