The average train between Preston and Luton takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Luton. 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 Luton. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Luton at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Luton. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Luton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Preston to Luton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Luton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Preston to Luton train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Luton is 259.7 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Luton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 5m.