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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Luton is to bus and train which costs £24 - £60 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Luton is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £55 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Luton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Luton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Preston to Luton?

The distance between Preston and Luton is 240 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Luton without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Preston to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Luton bus from?

Preston to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Luton train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Luton?

The best way to get from Preston to Luton is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Preston to Luton bus arrive?

Preston to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Luton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Luton is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Preston to Luton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Luton?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Luton 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 EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to LutonBrighton - Bedford / ...
3h 2m
£57–236
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchley
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station InterchangeX3 / ...
7h 20m
£25–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
5h 28m
£39–76
Drive 185.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Luton185.2 mi
3h 10m
£47–67
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton
4h 48m
£88–279
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes CentralPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station InterchangeMk1
4h 9m
£29–112
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
5h 32m
£73–188
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)LPL - LTN
5h 23m
£77–236

Preston to Luton by train and foot

218Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.4 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Luton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 28m.

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