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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hatfield to Preston
Cheapest price
£136
Average price
£136
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hatfield to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hatfield to Preston will cost around £136 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £136.
To travel from Hatfield to Preston you need to make at least 2 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train for Hatfield to Preston
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hatfield to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, and a flight costs an average of £149.
Distance: 279 km
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£105 Average Price | £149 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hatfield to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Hatfield to Preston trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:22 Hatfield | 4h16 | 12:38 Preston | 2 changes | |
| 09:22 Hatfield | 4h16 | 13:38 Preston | 2 changes | |
| 10:22 Hatfield | 4h16 | 14:38 Preston | 2 changes | |
| 11:22 Hatfield | 4h16 | 15:38 Preston | 2 changes | |
| 12:22 Hatfield | 4h16 | 16:38 Preston | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hatfield to Preston
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Trains from Hatfield to Preston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £105 but you can travel from only £65 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £105 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 20:25 |
Train companies: Great Northern from Hatfield to Preston trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Hatfield and Preston from £65. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Northern
FAQs: Hatfield to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hatfield to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hatfield and Preston
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:20 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Waiting room
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near Bus Station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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