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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Coach Stn via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Luton to Preston?

The distance between Luton and Preston is 240 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Luton to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Luton to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Preston?

The best way to get from Luton to Preston is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Luton to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Preston is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Luton to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Luton to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 19m
£42–230
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
4h 26m
£33–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stnbus 181 / ...
5h 41m
£40–68
Drive 187.9 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Prestoncar 187.9 mi
3h 6m
£46–66
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
4h 26m
£52–171
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
5h 42m
£59–174
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange 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 36m
£79–254
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
4h 57m
£72–182

Luton to Preston by train and foot

216Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.4 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Stn via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 41m.

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