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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Gravesend is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Gravesend is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Gravesend?

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

How far is it from Preston to Gravesend?

The distance between Preston and Gravesend is 234 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Gravesend without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Gravesend train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Gravesend?

The best way to get from Preston to Gravesend is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Preston to Gravesend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Gravesend?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Gravesend is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Preston to Gravesend.

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

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Where can I stay near Gravesend?

There are 2217+ hotels available in Gravesend.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Gravesend 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 Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
3h 3m
£63–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk023 / ...
6h 43m
£34–74
Drive 246.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Gravesend246.3 mi
4h 10m
£62–89
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
4h 59m
£95–294
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
3. Take the train from Luton to Gravesend
7h 43m
£76–119
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
6h 26m
£215–441
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)LPL - LCY
6h 32m
£84–339
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 London Waterloo
4. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Gravesend
6h 10m
£105–312

Preston to Gravesend by train and foot

218Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 233.1 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ebbsfleet International via Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station, Baker Street Station, Old Marylebone Town Hall, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 43m.

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