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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Preston is to bus which costs £24 - £80 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Preston is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Bus Station via Long Reach and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Preston. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Preston?

The distance between Whitstable and Preston is 268 miles. The road distance is 285.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Whitstable to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Preston bus from?

Whitstable to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitstable to Preston?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Preston is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £80 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Whitstable to Preston bus arrive?

Whitstable to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Whitstable to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitstable to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Preston is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Whitstable to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2150+ hotels available in Preston.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Whitstable to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
4h 2m
£72–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk030
10h 22m
£24–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London VictoriaRamsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Preston Coach Stationmegabus M11
8h 55m
£36–66
Drive 283.9 mi
1. Drive from Whitstable to Preston283.9 mi
4h 37m
£71–102
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 12m
£95–333
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 25m
£271–589
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoria
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 36m
£111–272
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 50m
£91–250

Whitstable to Preston by train and foot

102Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Bus Station via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 22m.

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