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

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  1. Train via Hinckley

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    4h 6m
    £53–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 56m
    £17–29

  3. Drive 148 mi

    1. Drive from Kettering to Prestoncar car 148 mi
    2h 56m
    £36–52

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 48m
    £111–325

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    4h 41m
    £78–122

Kettering to Preston by train

Calendar132Weekly Trains
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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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 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton Town Centre, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 56m.

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