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 9h 45m.

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 35m 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 9h 45m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 35m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 45m.

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?

There are 784+ hotels available in Whitstable.

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

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 Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Whitstabletrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 35m
£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 / ...
9h 45m
£37–68
Drive 280.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Whitstablecar 280.9 mi
4h 47m
£69–99
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
£115–346
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
10h 32m
£55–104
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 Whitstabletrain
7h 54m
£212–458
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 56m
£142–307
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, 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 bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Whitstabletrain
8h 11m
£85–273

Preston to Whitstable by train and foot

100Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage 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 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Horsebridge via London Victoria and Long Reach in around 9h 45m.

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