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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Kettering is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Interchange via Newhall St and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Preston to Kettering?

The distance between Preston and Kettering is 158 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Kettering without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Preston to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Kettering bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Kettering train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Kettering?

The best way to get from Preston to Kettering is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Preston to Kettering bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Kettering train arrive?

Preston to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Kettering is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Preston to Kettering.

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

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Preston to Kettering - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Kettering by train, bus, or car

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneaton
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicester
4. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3h 29m
£41–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Coach ParkUkn21 / ...
7h 32m
£21–46
Drive 157 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Kettering157 mi
2h 34m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
4h 44m
£37–138

Preston to Kettering by train

133Weekly Trains

3h 29mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchange via Newhall St, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 7h 32m.

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