Luton to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Preston takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 56m
Duration: 238 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

3h 19m

£59–131

Luton to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:56 PM → 6:38 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
4:56 PM → 7:38 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
5:56 PM → 8:38 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:56 PM → 9:39 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:38 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:38 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:38 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:08 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:57 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:39 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:38 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.