What is the cheapest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Preston is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Hemel Hempstead and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hemel Hempstead to Preston station. However, there are services departing from School and arriving at Bus Station via St Peter's Street, Black Boy PH and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Hemel Hempstead and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead and arriving at Preston via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Hemel Hempstead to Preston?

The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Preston is 185 miles. The road distance is 198.2 miles.

How do I travel from Hemel Hempstead to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Preston without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Hemel Hempstead to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Hemel Hempstead to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hemel Hempstead to Preston bus from?

Hemel Hempstead to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Hemel Hempstead to Preston train from?

Hemel Hempstead to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hemel Hempstead station.

Train or bus from Hemel Hempstead to Preston?

The best way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Preston is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Hemel Hempstead to Preston bus arrive?

Hemel Hempstead to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Hemel Hempstead to Preston train arrive?

Hemel Hempstead to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Hemel Hempstead to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hemel Hempstead to Preston is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Hemel Hempstead to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Preston?

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Hemel Hempstead to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 12m
£38–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 19m
£35–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 17m
£46–105
Drive 197.1 mi
1. Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Prestoncar 197.1 mi
3h 12m
£48–70
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 16m
£72–279
Train
1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
3h 59m
£65–124
Fly from Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 27m
£75–168
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 27m
£123–287

Hemel Hempstead to Preston by train

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Distance: 183.5 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Preston via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 6h.

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