Hatfield to Preston Trains

Hatfield to Preston trains

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The average train between Hatfield and Preston takes 2h 58m 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.

2h 58m

Duration

226 mi

Distance

£81

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Hatfield to Preston train times

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 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:05 AM → 8:09 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:38 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:38 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:38 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:38 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:57 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 2:39 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hatfield to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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