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How to get fromPreston to Ketteringby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Kettering by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Hinckley

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3h 48m
    £39–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus 707
    7h 11m
    £31–49

  3. Drive  147.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Ketteringcar car 147.5 mi
    2h 58m
    £37–53

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain train
    5h 5m
    £110–352

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    4h 44m
    £68–109

Preston to Kettering by train

Calendar144Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 7h 11m.

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