The average train between Hatfield and Preston takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Hatfield and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Hatfield is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:27 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 14m • 1 change

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3h 42m • 1 change

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3h 42m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hatfield to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hatfield station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Hatfield to Preston train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from London Euston station.
Hatfield to Preston train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Hatfield to Preston train tickets online with Great Northern, Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hatfield and Preston is 278 km. The road distance is 364 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily.