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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Chatham is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Chatham is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Chatham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Chatham via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Preston to Chatham?

The distance between Preston and Chatham is 243 miles. The road distance is 254.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Preston to Chatham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Chatham bus from?

Preston to Chatham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Chatham train from?

Preston to Chatham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Chatham?

The best way to get from Preston to Chatham is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Chatham bus arrive?

Preston to Chatham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Preston to Chatham train arrive?

Preston to Chatham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Chatham is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Preston to Chatham.

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

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Where can I stay near Chatham?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Chatham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chathamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 20m
£79–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
9h 50m
£32–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain
8h 32m
£64–157
Drive 253.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Chathamcar 253.3 mi
4h 21m
£62–90
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain
5h 13m
£101–365
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain
6h 54m
£221–411
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain
6h 9m
£133–302
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain
7h 27m
£261–611

Preston to Chatham by train and foot

222Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.7 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Chatham via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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