Train Luton to Preston from £93 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Preston takes 2h 57m 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 57m
Duration: 238 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...

3h 19m

£60–159

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 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:56 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
2:56 PM → 5:38 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 6:38 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
4:56 PM → 7:39 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 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 Thursday, April 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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Frequently asked questions

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