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Trip Overview

The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Preston takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Hemel Hempstead 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 48m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hemel Hempstead to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Hemel Hempstead and Preston. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 19m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 36m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLumoAvanti West Coast2h 40m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLumo3h 10m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 39m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 39m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 39m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hemel Hempstead 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.

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  • Distance: 183.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Preston via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 3h 14m.

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