The average train between Preston and Hitchin takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Hitchin. 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 Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Hitchin station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Preston to Hitchin train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Hitchin train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Preston to Hitchin train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Preston and Hitchin is 258.9 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Hitchin via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m.