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There are 7 ways to get from Chatham to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chatham to London St Pancras Intltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 23m
    £82–163

  2. Drive 256.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chatham to Prestoncar car 256.6 mi
    4h 16m
    £63–91

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    8h 36m
    £69–152

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 58m
    £100–334

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 35m
    £230–419

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 12m
    £132–302

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 56m
    £260–609

Chatham to Preston by train and foot

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 23m.

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