Dunstable to Preston Trains

Dunstable to Preston trains

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The average train between Dunstable and Preston takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 241 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 24m

£63–138

Dunstable to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Dunstable and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:45 PM → 7:38 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 8:38 PM
3h • 1 change
6:38 PM → 9:39 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:38 PM → 11:01 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:34 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 9:38 AM
3h • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:04 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 9:38 AM
3h • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:38 AM
3h • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:38 AM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:52 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Dunstable to Preston trains

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Dunstable to Preston train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:45 PM → 7:38 PM

5:38 PM → 8:38 PM

6:38 PM → 9:39 PM

7:38 PM → 11:01 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:34 AM → 8:09 AM

6:38 AM → 9:38 AM

7:38 AM → 10:39 AM

8:39 AM → 11:38 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:04 AM → 8:35 AM

6:38 AM → 9:38 AM

7:38 AM → 10:38 AM

8:38 AM → 11:38 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:52 AM → 11:39 AM

8:52 AM → 12:39 PM

9:24 AM → 1:38 PM

9:54 AM → 1:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dunstable, England and Preston, England?

Train from Leagrave to London St Pancras Intl

Dunstable to Preston trains

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Dunstable to Preston train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:45 PM → 7:38 PM

5:38 PM → 8:38 PM

6:38 PM → 9:39 PM

7:38 PM → 11:01 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:34 AM → 8:09 AM

6:38 AM → 9:38 AM

7:38 AM → 10:39 AM

8:39 AM → 11:38 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:04 AM → 8:35 AM

6:38 AM → 9:38 AM

7:38 AM → 10:38 AM

8:38 AM → 11:38 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:52 AM → 11:39 AM

8:52 AM → 12:39 PM

9:24 AM → 1:38 PM

9:54 AM → 1:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dunstable, England and Preston, England?

Train from Leagrave to London St Pancras Intl

Train trips from Dunstable

Train trips to Preston

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