The average bus between Hitchin and Preston takes 8h 18m and the fastest bus takes 6h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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.
Buses run twice daily between Hitchin and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:17 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Station Interchange and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Hitchin to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Hitchin to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Hitchin to Preston bus tickets online with Arriva UK and National Express.
The distance between Hitchin and Preston is 258.9 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 28m.