What is the cheapest way to get from Hertford to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Hertford to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hertford to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Hertford to Preston is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Hertford and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hertford to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Hertford and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hertford North and arriving at Preston via Finsbury Park station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Hertford to Preston?

The distance between Hertford and Preston is 230 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.

How do I travel from Hertford to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Hertford to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Hertford to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Hertford to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hertford to Preston bus from?

Hertford to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the Hertford to Preston train from?

Hertford to Preston train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hertford North station.

Train or bus from Hertford to Preston?

The best way to get from Hertford to Preston is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Hertford to Preston bus arrive?

Hertford to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Hertford to Preston train arrive?

Hertford to Preston train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Finsbury Park station.

Can I drive from Hertford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hertford to Preston is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Hertford to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Hertford to Preston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hertford to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2368+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hertford North to Finsbury Parktrain Stevenage - Moorgate / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 17m
£71–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 52m
£43–105
Drive 208.2 mi
1. Drive from Hertford to Prestoncar 208.2 mi
3h 31m
£51–74
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hertford North to Moorgatetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 57m
£92–320
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
7h
£95–196
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 43m
£63–167
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 43m
£68–209
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 54m
£127–286

Hertford to Preston by train and subway

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.3 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Hertford North to Preston via Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 52m.

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