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Trip Overview

The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Preston takes 3h 42m 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 42m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
3h 13m
£34–133

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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLumo3h 34m • 2 changes

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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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLumoAvanti West Coast2h 40m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 56m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 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, October 12, 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.

Map of how to get from Hemel Hempstead to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 183.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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 13m.

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