The average train between Preston and Bishop's Stortford takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Bishop's Stortford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Bishop's Stortford. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Bishop's Stortford at 5:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Bishop's Stortford? 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 train from Preston to Bishop's Stortford. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Bishop's Stortford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Preston to Bishop's Stortford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Bishop's Stortford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Preston to Bishop's Stortford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Bishop's Stortford is 285 km. The road distance is 383 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.