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How to get fromPreston to Dunstableby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Dunstable by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leagravetrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    3h 12m
    £80–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus Uk023
    6h 11m
    £22–34

  3. Drive 182.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Dunstablecar car 182.7 mi
    3h 12m
    £45–65

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain train
    5h 6m
    £93–328

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central station to The Quadrantbus bus X1 / ...
    3h 21m
    £28–95

  6. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Central station to The Quadrantbus bus X1 / ...
    7h 39m
    £43–103

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    5h 52m
    £67–161

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LPL - LTN
    5h 55m
    £63–201

Preston to Dunstable by train and foot

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Asda via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Luton DART Parkway, and Hampton by Hilton in around 6h 11m.

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