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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Preston is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Preston is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Rochester to Preston?

The distance between Rochester and Preston is 242 miles. The road distance is 256.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Rochester to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Preston bus from?

Rochester to Preston bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Preston train from?

Rochester to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Preston?

The best way to get from Rochester to Preston is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Rochester to Preston bus arrive?

Rochester to Preston bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Rochester to Preston train arrive?

Rochester to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Preston is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Rochester to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Preston.

Rochester to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 21m
£44–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 23m
£21–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 55m
£24–128
Drive 255.1 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Prestoncar 255.1 mi
4h 12m
£62–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 5m
£83–284
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 28m
£178–546
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 44m
£240–714
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 12m
£94–278
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
6h 8m
£98–326

Rochester to Preston by train and foot

216Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Preston.

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to Bus Station via Birmingham and Newhall St in around 8h 23m.

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