What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Hemel Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Hemel Hempstead is to bus and train which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Hemel Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Hemel Hempstead is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Hemel Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Hemel Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Hemel Hempstead via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Preston to Hemel Hempstead?

The distance between Preston and Hemel Hempstead is 185 miles. The road distance is 195.7 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Hemel Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Hemel Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Hemel Hempstead?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Preston to Hemel Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Hemel Hempstead train from?

Preston to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Hemel Hempstead train arrive?

Preston to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Hemel Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Hemel Hempstead is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Preston to Hemel Hempstead.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Hemel Hempstead?

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Where can I stay near Hemel Hempstead?

There are 1917+ hotels available in Hemel Hempstead.

Preston to Hemel Hempstead - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Hemel Hempstead by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Hemel Hempsteadtrain Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
2h 32m
£35–106
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
6h 32m
£40–93
Drive 194.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Hemel Hempsteadcar 194.6 mi
3h 19m
£49–70
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 51m
£71–272
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
6h 29m
£79–169
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 27m
£119–287
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
6h 26m
£75–210

Preston to Hemel Hempstead by train

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Distance: 183.5 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Hemel Hempstead, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Hemel Hempstead via Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 32m.

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