There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Dunstable by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 12m£67–131Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from Central station to The Quadrantbus X1 / ...
3h 23m£28–88Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
6h 40m£33–56Drive 182.7 mi
- Drive from Preston to Dunstablecar 182.7 mi
3h 12m£46–66Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
5h 6m£100–314Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston
7h 9m£34–78Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 57m£70–158Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 54m£66–199
Preston to Dunstable by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dunstable is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Dunstable is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Asda via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Leagrave via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Preston and Dunstable is 242 miles. The road distance is 183.8 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Preston to Dunstable, including transfers.
Preston to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Dunstable is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Dunstable, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Leagrave via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Asda via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Luton Station Interchange in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Preston to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Preston to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dunstable is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Preston to Dunstable.
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