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

The cheapest way to get from Hertfordshire to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hertfordshire to Preston is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Hertfordshire and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hertfordshire to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Waterend Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Hertfordshire and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Hertfordshire to Preston. However, there are services departing from Welwyn Garden City and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Hertfordshire to Preston?

The distance between Hertfordshire and Preston is 230 miles. The road distance is 199.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hertfordshire to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Hertfordshire to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hertfordshire to Preston bus from?

Hertfordshire to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Hertfordshire to Preston train from?

Hertfordshire to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Hertfordshire to Preston?

The best way to get from Hertfordshire to Preston is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Hertfordshire to Preston bus arrive?

Hertfordshire to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Hertfordshire to Preston train arrive?

Hertfordshire to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Hertfordshire to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hertfordshire to Preston is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Hertfordshire to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Hertfordshire to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Hertfordshire to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 18m
£70–151
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 48m
£41–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 58m
£42–92
Drive 198.7 mi
1. Drive from Hertfordshire to Prestoncar 198.7 mi
3h 21m
£49–70
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Finsbury Parktrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 58m
£98–364
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
5h 10m
£76–123
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 3m
£74–164
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 11m
£74–213
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 41m
£126–289

Hertfordshire to Preston by train and foot

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterend Lane to Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 58m.

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