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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Preston is to train and bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Preston is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £75 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Preston. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Preston via Charing Cross station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Preston?

The distance between Maidstone and Preston is 249 miles. The road distance is 264.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Maidstone to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Preston train from?

Maidstone to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Preston?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Preston is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Maidstone to Preston train arrive?

Maidstone to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Preston is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Maidstone to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2289+ hotels available in Preston.

Maidstone to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Maidstone to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 44m
£76–174
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 41m
£43–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maidstone to London Stonebridgebus
2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to Wigan Bus Stationbus W43
7h 51m
Drive 263.1 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Prestoncar 263.1 mi
4h 20m
£65–93
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 54m
£102–312
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain
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
5h 51m
£133–288
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge 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 5m
£96–283

Maidstone to Preston by train and subway

130Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Preston.

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Distance: 247.9 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Preston via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Preston via London Stonebridge, Stonebridge Park Station / Point Place, Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way, Wigan Bus Station, and Wigan North Western in around 7h 51m.

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