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 7h 48m.

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 £30 - £140.

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 Jupiter Drive and arriving at Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

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 £30 - £140.

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 National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway 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 £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Hemel Hempstead to Preston bus arrive?

Hemel Hempstead to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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
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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
£34–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 48m
£35–57
Drive 197.1 mi
1. Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Prestoncar 197.1 mi
3h 12m
£49–71
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester 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
£70–254
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
4h 1m
£62–114
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Marlowes to Station Interchangebus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from High Wycombe to Banburytrain
3. Take the train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
6h 59m
£87–140
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester 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 19m
£84–180
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 36m
£75–212

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, you can take a bus from Jupiter Drive to Bus Station via Park Square, Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 48m.

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