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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Hitchin is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Hitchin is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Hitchin?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at West Hill via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Hitchin?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Hitchin via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Preston to Hitchin?

The distance between Preston and Hitchin is 242 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Hitchin without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £80 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Preston to Hitchin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Hitchin bus from?

Preston to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Hitchin train from?

Preston to Hitchin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Hitchin?

The best way to get from Preston to Hitchin is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £80 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Preston to Hitchin bus arrive?

Preston to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Hitchin train arrive?

Preston to Hitchin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Hitchin?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Hitchin is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Preston to Hitchin.

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

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Where can I stay near Hitchin?

There are 930+ hotels available in Hitchin.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Hitchintrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
3h 8m
£80–225
Drive 189 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Hitchincar 189 mi
3h 20m
£47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
5h 40m
£56–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Hitchintrain
4h 37m
£79–267
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
4h 47m
£68–165
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Hitchintrain
5h 50m
£69–141
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
6h 1m
£56–173
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
6h 18m
£70–233

Preston to Hitchin by train and foot

227Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.3 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Hitchin, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Hitchin via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to West Hill via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 40m.

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