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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Preston is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Preston is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Preston. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Margate to Preston?

The distance between Margate and Preston is 301 miles. The road distance is 301.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £100 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Margate to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Preston train from?

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

Where does the Margate to Preston train arrive?

Margate to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Preston is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Margate to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
4h 12m
£109–259
Drive 299.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Prestoncar 299.7 mi
5h
£74–106
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 28m
£113–327
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
7h 22m
£122–206
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Margate 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
8h 1m
£275–852
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction 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
6h 51m
£146–306
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
8h 2m
£115–263

Margate to Preston by train and foot

218Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 12m.

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