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 £50 - £100 and takes 7h 44m.

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 39m and costs £80 - £230.

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 39m.

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 39m and costs £80 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m 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.

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 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 2181+ 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

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 Bridgetrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 39m
£82–222
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East 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 44m
£53–97
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
5h 4m
£85–287
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 53m
£124–279
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 21m
£92–298
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Strood 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 34m
£249–816

Maidstone to Preston by train and subway

132Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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 39m.

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