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 £40 - £65 and takes 6h 11m.

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 4m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Preston. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Coach Stn via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £60 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 26m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 11m.

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 4m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 IntlBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 26m
£60–237
Bus, train via Crewe
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liscombe Road to Central stationX1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Preston
3h 32m
£28–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
6h 11m
£42–63
Drive 185.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Preston185.4 mi
3h 4m
£47–67
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 8m
£80–259
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationX1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
4h 52m
£39–160
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 51m
£64–164
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 15m
£72–206

Dunstable to Preston by train and foot

196Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Coach Stn via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 11m.

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