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There are 8 ways to get from Luton to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 18m
    £59–130

  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
    5h 35m
    £22–34

  3. Drive  187.9 mi

    1. Drive from Luton to Prestoncar car 187.9 mi
    3h 6m
    £47–68

  4. 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
    4h 25m
    £76–217

  5. Bus, train via Milton Keynes Central

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus bus Mk1
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    4h 25m
    £56–92

  6. Bus, train

    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 / ...
    6h 20m
    £37–69

  7. 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
    4h 55m
    £76–206

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain train
    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 54m
    £101–323

Luton to Preston by train and foot

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 35m.

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