The average bus between Dunstable and Preston takes 8h 7m and the fastest bus takes 6h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunstable to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Dunstable and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Station Interchange and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dunstable to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Dunstable to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Dunstable to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Dunstable and Preston is 255 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 15m.