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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 12m
    £108–225

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    11h 5m
    £43–148

  3. Drive 299.7 mi

    1. Drive from Margate to Prestoncar car 299.7 mi
    4h 56m
    £73–106

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

    1. Take the train from Margate 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 43m
    £134–425

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    5h 29m
    £88–170

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

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo 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 37m
    £167–377

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

    1. Take the train from Margate 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 51m
    £291–670

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

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    8h 15m
    £116–269

Margate to Preston by train and foot

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 11h 5m.

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