What is the cheapest way to get from Hatfield to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Hatfield to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hatfield to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Hatfield to Preston is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Hatfield and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hatfield to Preston. However, there are services departing from The Galleria and arriving at Coach Stn via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Hatfield and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Hatfield to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hatfield (Herts) and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Hatfield to Preston?

The distance between Hatfield and Preston is 227 miles. The road distance is 202.9 miles.

How do I travel from Hatfield to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Hatfield to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Hatfield to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Hatfield to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hatfield to Preston bus from?

Hatfield to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Galleria station.

Where do I catch the Hatfield to Preston train from?

Hatfield to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Hatfield to Preston?

The best way to get from Hatfield to Preston is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Hatfield to Preston bus arrive?

Hatfield to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Hatfield to Preston train arrive?

Hatfield to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Hatfield to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hatfield to Preston is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Hatfield to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Hatfield to Preston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hatfield to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Hatfield to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Hatfield to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 14m
£44–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Galleria to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stnbus 181 / ...
6h 31m
£44–73
Drive 201.7 mi
1. Drive from Hatfield to Prestoncar 201.7 mi
3h 24m
£49–70
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to Finsbury Parktrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 3m
£66–247
Line 302 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memorial Hall to Hemel Hempstead stationbus 302
2. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
5h 30m
£47–181
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
7h 25m
£47–181
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 11m
£61–202
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 42m
£84–210

Hatfield to Preston by train and foot

216Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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 £35–210 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Galleria to Coach Stn via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 31m.

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