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

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 55m
    £99–185

  2. Train, bus via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train
    8h 28m
    £57–106

  3. Drive 271.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kent to Prestoncar car 271.2 mi
    4h 29m
    £67–97

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

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    5h 1m
    £114–374

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 9m
    £91–173

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 29m
    £59–114

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

    1. Take the train from Lenham 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 29m
    £138–323

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    8h 2m
    £107–251

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

    1. Take the train from Ashford International 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
    7h 30m
    £317–642

Kent to Preston by train and foot

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Preston via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 3h 55m.

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