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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dunstable is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dunstable is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dunstable?

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 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dunstable?

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 11m.

How far is it from Preston to Dunstable?

The distance between Preston and Dunstable is 242 miles. The road distance is 183.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Preston to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dunstable bus from?

Preston to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dunstable train from?

Preston to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Preston to Dunstable is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Preston to Dunstable bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Dunstable train arrive?

Preston to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dunstable is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Preston to Dunstable.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 11m
£58–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
5h 48m
£36–92
Drive 182.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dunstablecar 182.7 mi
3h 12m
£46–66
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
4h 53m
£95–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Regent Streetbus X1 / ...
4h 54m
£62–98
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
5h 49m
£100–160
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 41m
£63–182
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 50m
£65–181
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain
5h 33m
£129–282

Preston to Dunstable by train and foot

228Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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 11m. 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 5h 48m.

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