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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Preston is to bus which costs £14 - £27 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Northampton Town Centre and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Preston. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Preston via Leicester, Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Kettering to Preston?

The distance between Kettering and Preston is 158 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Preston without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 40m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Kettering to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Preston bus from?

Kettering to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Preston train from?

Kettering to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Preston?

The best way to get from Kettering to Preston is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 40m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Kettering to Preston bus arrive?

Kettering to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Kettering to Preston train arrive?

Kettering to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Preston is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Kettering to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Kettering to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kettering to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 40m
£67–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus
7h 26m
£15–27
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Prestoncar 157.1 mi
2h 35m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
4h 45m
£51–99
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
6h 6m
£37–54

Kettering to Preston by train

137Weekly Trains

3h 40mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Preston via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Preston Bus Station via Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton Town Centre, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 26m.

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