The average train between Preston and Hatfield takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Hatfield. 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 Preston and Hatfield. The earliest departure is at 2:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Hatfield at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 16m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

3h 30m • 1 change

4h 16m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

3h 31m • 1 change

3h 30m • 1 change

4h 23m • 1 change

3h 18m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Hatfield. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Hatfield station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Preston to Hatfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Hatfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Preston to Hatfield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Hatfield is 278 km. The road distance is 364 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.