Hitchin to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hitchin and Preston takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 18m
Duration: 240 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 16m

£66–131

Hitchin to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Hitchin and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:39 AM → 10:39 AM
3h • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:39 AM
3h • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:39 AM
3h • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:39 AM
3h • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:57 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
11:57 AM → 3:39 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:39 AM
3h • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.