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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 47m.

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 40m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Preston station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

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 London Bridge station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Preston?

The distance between Maidstone and Preston is 250 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 40m and costs £60 - £280.

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

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

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Preston bus from?

Maidstone to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

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 40m and costs £60 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Maidstone to Preston bus arrive?

Maidstone to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Preston is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 2164+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London BridgeMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 40m
£64–278
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
7h 26m
£25–119
Drive 263.1 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Preston263.1 mi
4h 17m
£66–96
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 3m
£85–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk030
8h 47m
£34–87
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
7h 11m
£214–477
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo East
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 53m
£102–286
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 40m
£79–342

Maidstone to Preston by train, foot, and bus

145Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Preston via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 8h 47m.

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