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

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Preston is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Hitchin and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Bus Station via Luton DART Parkway and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Preston?

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

How far is it from Hitchin to Preston?

The distance between Hitchin and Preston is 242 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hitchin to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £70 - £150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Preston bus from?

Hitchin to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Preston train from?

Hitchin to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.

Train or bus from Hitchin to Preston?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Preston is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Hitchin to Preston bus arrive?

Hitchin to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Hitchin to Preston train arrive?

Hitchin to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Hitchin to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitchin to Preston is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Hitchin to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Hitchin to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hitchin to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 17m
£71–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 1m
£23–37
Drive 192 mi
1. Drive from Hitchin to Prestoncar 192 mi
3h 15m
£48–69
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 41m
£93–327
Bus, train via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
5h 4m
£58–108
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 15m
£44–108
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 14m
£72–161
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 37m
£67–202

Hitchin to Preston by train and foot

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3h 17mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.2 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Hitchin to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moormead Close to Bus Station via Hampton by Hilton, Luton DART Parkway, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 1m.

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