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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Gillingham is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Gillingham is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chatham via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Preston to Gillingham?

The distance between Preston and Gillingham is 245 miles. The road distance is 256.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Preston to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Gillingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Gillingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Preston to Gillingham is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Preston to Gillingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Gillingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Gillingham is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Preston to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 1523+ hotels available in Gillingham.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Gillingham 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 Gillingham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 24m
£52–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Chathambus Michalovce
8h 27m
£22–43
Train, bus
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 train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train
7h 31m
£25–106
Drive 254.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Gillinghamcar 254.9 mi
4h 21m
£63–91
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 Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train
5h 8m
£84–280
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 Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 32m
£209–492
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 54m
£250–772
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 Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 8m
£94–259

Preston to Gillingham by train and foot

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3h 24mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.2 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Gillingham (Kent) via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chatham via Newhall St and Birmingham in around 8h 27m.

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