The average bus between Hatfield and Preston takes 9h 14m and the fastest bus takes 8h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hatfield to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Hatfield and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Hatfield is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Hatfield to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hatfield station and arriving at Preston station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Hatfield to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Galleria station.
Hatfield to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Hatfield to Preston bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Hatfield and Preston is 278 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a bus from The Galleria to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 25m.