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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rochestertrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    3h 15m
    £63–139

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk030
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    7h 46m
    £44–71

  3. Drive  251.8 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Rochestercar car 251.8 mi
    4h 17m
    £64–92

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

    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 Victoria to Rochestertrain train
    4h 55m
    £97–342

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train
    8h 32m
    £55–103

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train
    6h 48m
    £237–411

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

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train
    6h 57m
    £111–270

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

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train
    6h 47m
    £338–652

Preston to Rochester by train and foot

Calendar221Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Rochester via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 15m.

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