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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Maidstone is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Faith's Street via Birmingham and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Maidstone East via Euston station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Preston to Maidstone?

The distance between Preston and Maidstone is 250 miles. The road distance is 262 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Preston to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Maidstone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Maidstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Preston to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 9h.

Where does the Preston to Maidstone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Maidstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Maidstone is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Preston to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Maidstone.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Maidstone 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 Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 58m
£58–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Chathambus Michalovce
9h
£25–46
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 Maidstone Easttrain
7h 43m
£26–114
Drive 260.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Maidstonecar 260.5 mi
4h 27m
£64–92
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 Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
5h 25m
£85–273
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 Stroodtrain
7h 6m
£211–505
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 Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
7h 27m
£93–245
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 Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 16m
£101–331

Preston to Maidstone by train and subway

124Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Maidstone East via London Euston, Euston station, London Bridge Station, and London Bridge in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Faith's Street via Newhall St, Birmingham, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 9h.

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