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 £30 - £60 and takes 7h 22m.

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 Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

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 £60 - £140.

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 National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway 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 £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Hitchin to Preston bus arrive?

Hitchin to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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
£62–132
Bus
cheapest
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 22m
£32–57
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 42m
£93–295
Bus, train
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 6m
£57–96
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
6h 1m
£93–134
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 10m
£75–168
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 17m
£66–199

Hitchin to Preston by train and foot

215Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

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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 Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 22m.

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