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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Luton is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 30m.

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 £60 - £150.

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 Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

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 £60 - £150.

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 National Express, 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 £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Preston to Luton bus arrive?

Preston to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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 12m 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Luton 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 Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 2m
£61–149
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 30m
£35–89
Drive 185.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Lutoncar 185.2 mi
3h 12m
£46–67
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 1m
£60–179
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Preston - Milton Keynes Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
3h 28m
£60–95
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 32m
£98–162
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 34m
£92–275
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 9m
£62–178
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 14m
£127–278
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
5h 9m
£103–215

Preston to Luton by train and foot

225Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.3 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 Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 30m.

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