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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Margate is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Margate is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Marine Terrace via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Margate. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Preston to Margate?

The distance between Preston and Margate is 301 miles. The road distance is 298.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Margate without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Preston to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Margate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Margate?

The best way to get from Preston to Margate is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Margate bus arrive?

Preston to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Preston to Margate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Margate is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Preston to Margate.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Margate?

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Preston to Margate - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Margate 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 Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 16m
£109–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
10h 50m
£40–62
Drive 296.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Margatecar 296.5 mi
5h 5m
£73–105
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 St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
5h 51m
£106–296
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
7h 16m
£119–206
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
7h 59m
£114–260
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 Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
7h 16m
£146–310

Preston to Margate by train and foot

226Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Marine Terrace via London Victoria in around 10h 50m.

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