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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dorking is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dorking is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dorking?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dorking?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Dorking via Euston station and Balham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Preston to Dorking?

The distance between Preston and Dorking is 237 miles. The road distance is 234.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dorking without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Preston to Dorking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dorking bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Dorking train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Dorking?

The best way to get from Preston to Dorking is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Preston to Dorking bus arrive?

Preston to Dorking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Dorking train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Dorking?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dorking is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Preston to Dorking.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorking?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Balham to Dorkingtrain London Victoria - Horsham / ...
3h 48m
£60–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
8h 43m
£40–64
Drive 233.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dorkingcar 233.5 mi
4h 11m
£58–84
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway, 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 subway from Earl's Court station to Wimbledon stationsubway
4. Take the train from Wimbledon to Dorkingtrain
5h 31m
£83–288
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Dorking Deepdenetrain
6h 22m
£100–168
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
6h 4m
£72–215
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
6h 14m
£78–185

Preston to Dorking by train and subway

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Distance: 235.8 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dorking via London Euston, Euston station, Balham Station, and Balham in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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