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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Preston is to train and bus which costs £30 - £130 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Preston is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £290.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Preston. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Preston via Ashford International and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Kent to Preston?

The distance between Kent and Preston is 276 miles. The road distance is 272.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Preston without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Kent to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Preston train from?

Kent to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Where does the Kent to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kent to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Preston is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Kent to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2123+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 51m
£78–284
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
7h 34m
£31–123
Drive 271.2 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Prestoncar 271.2 mi
4h 26m
£67–96
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 29m
£88–305
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
4h 7m
£69–268
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction 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 24m
£109–300
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria 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
8h
£99–259
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 15m
£258–806

Kent to Preston by train and foot

226Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Preston via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 3h 51m.

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