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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dorking is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dorking is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dorking?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Street via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dorking?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Dorking via Euston station and Balham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Preston to Dorking?

The distance between Preston and Dorking is 237 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dorking without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £65 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Preston to Dorking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dorking bus from?

Preston to Dorking bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dorking train from?

Preston to Dorking train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Dorking?

The best way to get from Preston to Dorking is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Preston to Dorking bus arrive?

Preston to Dorking bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Preston to Dorking train arrive?

Preston to Dorking train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Dorking?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dorking is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Preston to Dorking.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorking?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Balham to DorkingLondon Victoria - Horsham / ...
3h 48m
£66–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk920 / ...
8h 25m
£21–41
Drive 233.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dorking233.1 mi
4h 8m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
5h 26m
£72–243
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Dorking Deepdene
6h 23m
£38–322
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LPL - LGW
6h 1m
£90–221
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Woking
5h 29m
£91–219

Preston to Dorking by train and subway

219Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.9 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dorking via London Euston, Euston station, Balham Station, and Balham in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Street via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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