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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Preston is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Luton to Preston?

The distance between Luton and Preston is 240 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Luton to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Preston bus from?

Luton to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Preston train from?

Luton to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Preston?

The best way to get from Luton to Preston is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Luton to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Preston train arrive?

Luton to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Preston is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Luton to Preston.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 19m
£80–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 25m
£19–32
Bus, train via Nottingham
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
6h 29m
£70–127
Drive 187.9 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Prestoncar 187.9 mi
3h 6m
£47–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
4h 23m
£58–104
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 29m
£68–155
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 4m
£73–274
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4h 55m
£62–194
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 26m
£131–317

Luton to Preston by train and foot

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.3 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Preston Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 25m.

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