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Preston to Hertfordshire trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Hertfordshire takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Hertfordshire. 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 36m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 16m
£56–127

Preston to Hertfordshire train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Hertfordshire. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Hertfordshire at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern4h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 10m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern4h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 10m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern4h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 10m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern4h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 10m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern4h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 10m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern4h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 36m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Hertfordshire? 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 Preston to Hertfordshire.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Hertfordshire, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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