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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Berkhamsted
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Berkhamsted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Berkhamsted will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston for Berkhamsted every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Berkhamsted
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Preston to Berkhamsted run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 05:02 |
Last train 21:16 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to Berkhamsted trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Berkhamsted from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Berkhamsted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Berkhamsted 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 Berkhamsted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Berkhamsted
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike 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
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: There is a Ticket Vending Machine at each station entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 4. The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 4. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-1900 and Sunday 08:00-17:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 4. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-1900 and Sunday 08:00-17:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will use the public bus stops on either side of High Street, near the front of the station
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