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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dover is to train and bus which costs £22 - £110 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dover is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dover. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Preston to Dover?

The distance between Preston and Dover is 287 miles. The road distance is 298.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dover without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Preston to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dover bus from?

Preston to Dover bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Dover?

The best way to get from Preston to Dover is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Preston to Dover bus arrive?

Preston to Dover bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Preston to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dover is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Preston to Dover.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 576+ hotels available in Dover.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 11m
£66–252
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
10h 35m
£23–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus 1710 / ...
9h 12m
Drive 296.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dovercar 296.5 mi
5h 3m
£73–105
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 45m
£85–275
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 10m
£219–543
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 58m
£107–260
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 40m
£111–352

Preston to Dover by train and foot

122Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria in around 9h 12m.

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