The average bus between Luton and Preston takes 7h 31m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Luton 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 Luton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Luton 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 Luton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Luton to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Luton to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Luton to Preston bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Luton and Preston is 259.7 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 51m.