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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Whitstable is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Whitstable is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Horsebridge via London Victoria and Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Whitstable via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Preston to Whitstable?

The distance between Preston and Whitstable is 268 miles. The road distance is 282.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Preston to Whitstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Whitstable bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Whitstable train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Preston to Whitstable is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Preston to Whitstable bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Whitstable train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Whitstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Whitstable is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Preston to Whitstable.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitstable?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Whitstable 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 St Pancras Intl to Whitstabletrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 36m
£82–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Long Reachbus 007 / ...
10h 12m
£37–70
Drive 280.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Whitstablecar 280.9 mi
4h 47m
£69–100
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 Victoria to Whitstabletrain
6h 3m
£112–334
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Southbound
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Whitstabletrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 53m
£67–127
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 Whitstabletrain
6h 57m
£142–307
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 Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain
8h 25m
£106–309
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 Whitstabletrain
8h 30m
£97–286

Preston to Whitstable by train and foot

100Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Whitstable.

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Distance: 266.2 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Whitstable via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Horsebridge via London Victoria and Long Reach in around 10h 12m.

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