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There are 7 ways to get from Hatfield to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 11m
    £54–124
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 17m
    £32–46
  3. Drive  201.7 mi

    1. Drive from Hatfield to Prestoncar car 201.7 mi
    3h 24m
    £50–73
  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to Finsbury Parktrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 7m
    £86–299
  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hatfield station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    7h 20m
    £44–74
  6. Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 5m
    £75–229
  7. Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 35m
    £76–210

Hatfield to Preston by train and subway

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre to Bus Station via St Albans City station, St Albans City, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 17m.

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