The average train between Preston and Dunstable takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Dunstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 2:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Preston to Dunstable train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Dunstable train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Leagrave station.
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The distance between Preston and Dunstable is 255 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Leagrave via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m.