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How to get fromDunstable to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dunstable to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leagrave to London St Pancras Intltrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 24m
    £63–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 45m
    £24–37

  3. Drive  185.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dunstable to Prestoncar car 185.4 mi
    3h 6m
    £46–66

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 53m
    £75–258

  5. Bus, train via Crewe

    1. Take the bus from Regent Street to The Pointbus bus X1
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3h 28m
    £28–116

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationbus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    4h 44m
    £56–97

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    7h 20m
    £37–66

  8. Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 53m
    £75–168

  9. Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h
    £66–199

Dunstable to Preston by train and foot

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Bus Station via Hampton by Hilton, Luton DART Parkway, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 45m.

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