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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Hatfield to Preston (Lancs) for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Hatfield
- Departure station
- Hatfield station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, AL9 5AB
Operators serving Hatfield
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Hatfield
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- £5/day
Explore the area around Hatfield
- Hatfield House
About your departure station
Hatfield station (1850) was transformed by the 1950s New Town development.
Rebuilt in 1966 with modernist architecture, it reflects the eras space age aesthetic.
Today it serves over 3 million annual passengers with Great Northern services to London and the North.
The station was upgraded in the 2010s with improved accessibility and retail offerings.
Hatfields proximity to the university and business parks maintains strong passenger numbers.
Recent developments have focused on better integrating the station with the town center and improving cycling infrastructure, ensuring its continued role as a key transport hub in Hertfordshire.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Hatfield to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter Hatfield as your departure station and Preston (Lancs) as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Hatfield and Preston (Lancs)?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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