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 £30 - £50 and takes 9h 5m.

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 54m and costs £65 - £150.

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 King Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

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 Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Maidstone?

The distance between Preston and Maidstone is 249 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 54m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 54m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Preston to Maidstone bus arrive?

Preston to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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?

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

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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 Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 54m
£68–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
9h 5m
£32–50
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 541 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain
8h 51m
£59–114
Drive 260.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Maidstonecar 260.5 mi
4h 27m
£65–94
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 Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain
5h 28m
£100–317
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 32m
£232–373
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 41m
£104–221
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 Stroodtrain
7h 40m
£463–664

Preston to Maidstone by train and subway

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.9 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to King Street via London Victoria in around 9h 5m.

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