The average train between Preston and Hertfordshire takes 3h 34m 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.
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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Hertfordshire. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Hertfordshire station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Preston to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Preston to Hertfordshire train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Hertfordshire is 270.6 km. The road distance is 368 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.