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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Kent is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Kent. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Preston to Kent?

The distance between Preston and Kent is 276 miles. The road distance is 269.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Preston to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Kent train from?

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

Where does the Preston to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Kent is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Preston to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Kent.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Kent 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 via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford InternationalSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 59m
£79–263
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
8h 15m
£28–142
Drive 267.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Kent267.7 mi
4h 31m
£66–95
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
5h 34m
£93–282
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 11m
£66–272
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford International
7h
£214–490
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LPL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
7h 44m
£95–288
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 Clapham Junction
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
6h 28m
£100–306

Preston to Kent by train and foot

189Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Lenham via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 59m.

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