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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Preston is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Gardner Street via London Victoria, Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Preston. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Preston?

The distance between Canterbury and Preston is 280 miles. The road distance is 286.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Canterbury to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Preston bus from?

Canterbury to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Preston?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Preston is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Canterbury to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Canterbury to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Canterbury to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Preston is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Canterbury to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Canterbury to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Canterbury to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 38m
£82–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
11h 27m
£39–75
Drive 285 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Prestoncar 285 mi
4h 41m
£71–103
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 10m
£115–342
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo 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 1m
£149–333
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West 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
7h 7m
£429–689
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 31m
£104–246

Canterbury to Preston by train and foot

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.3 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Gardner Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, and Bolton Interchange in around 11h 27m.

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