The distance between Preston and Canterbury is around 451km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Preston to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canterbury → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to Victoria London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and then to Canterbury.
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There are several options for getting from Preston to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($325).
The distance between Preston and Canterbury is around 451km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 376km (234 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Preston and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Canterbury is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £275 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Canterbury. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Avanti West Coast and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Preston and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Preston and Canterbury. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Preston and Canterbury. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Preston and Canterbury. The distance is around 459km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | £275($325) | hourly | 451km (280 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 30m | £255($300) | hourly | 487km (303 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 50m | £295($350) | hourly | 580km (360 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | £130($155) | hourly | 920km (572 miles) |
Train | 4h 25m | £130($155) | hourly | 460km (286 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | £30($35) | once daily | 501km (312 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £79($95) | on demand | 459km (285 miles) |
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The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.