Hatfield to Preston Trains

Hatfield to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hatfield and Preston takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Hatfield 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.

3h 10m

Duration

226 mi

Distance

£81

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Hatfield to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Hatfield and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Hatfield is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:57 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
11:37 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:32 AM → 8:09 AM
7h 37m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hatfield 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.

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.

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