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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dunstable is to bus and train which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dunstable is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

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 Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 FlixBus, 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 14m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Preston to Dunstable bus arrive?

Preston to Dunstable bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 14m
£66–156
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston
7h 3m
£36–81
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to The Quadrantbus X2 / ...
3h 30m
£57–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
6h 40m
£37–89
Drive 182.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dunstablecar 182.7 mi
3h 12m
£45–65
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus
5h 13m
£77–249
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 52m
£62–212
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 43m
£68–202

Preston to Dunstable by train and foot

220Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Asda via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Luton Station Interchange in around 6h 40m.

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