What is the cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunstable to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Dunstable and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Preston. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Preston?

The distance between Dunstable and Preston is 242 miles. The road distance is 186.5 miles.

How do I travel from Dunstable to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £60 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Dunstable to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Dunstable to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Preston bus from?

Dunstable to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Preston train from?

Dunstable to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Preston?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Preston is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h.

Where does the Dunstable to Preston bus arrive?

Dunstable to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Dunstable to Preston train arrive?

Dunstable to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Preston is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Dunstable to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunstable to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Dunstable to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leagrave to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 23m
£62–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h
£39–97
Drive 185.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Prestoncar 185.4 mi
3h 6m
£45–65
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 57m
£73–249
Bus, train via Crewe
1. Take the bus from Liscombe Road to Central stationbus X1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 28m
£48–128
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
4h 48m
£58–105
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
6h 40m
£99–160
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 47m
£62–213
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 24m
£62–202

Dunstable to Preston by train and foot

211Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h.

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