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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Rochester is to bus which costs £22 - £30 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Rochester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Preston Coach Station and arriving at Chatham via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Rochester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Preston to Rochester?

The distance between Preston and Rochester is 242 miles. The road distance is 253.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £50 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Preston to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rochester bus from?

Preston to Rochester bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Preston Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rochester train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Rochester?

The best way to get from Preston to Rochester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £50 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £30 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Preston to Rochester bus arrive?

Preston to Rochester bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop station.

Where does the Preston to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Rochester is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Preston to Rochester.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 457+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Rochester 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 St Pancras Intl to Rochestertrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 16m
£52–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stopbus megabus M11
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Chathambus Michalovce
8h 8m
£23–29
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 Rochestertrain
7h 32m
£25–84
Drive 251.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Rochestercar 251.8 mi
4h 17m
£61–88
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 Stratford International to Rochestertrain
4h 56m
£86–279
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 Rochestertrain
6h 25m
£181–536
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 Rochestertrain
6h 47m
£241–722
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 Rochestertrain
6h 2m
£100–258

Preston to Rochester by train and foot

224Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Rochester via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Coach Station to Chatham via Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop and Birmingham in around 8h 8m.

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