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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Luton to Preston

Composite routes from Luton to Preston

Other
13 min
Car
11 km.
Select a ticket
3 h 19 min
258 km.
from $254.33
5 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
258 km.
from $70.24
6 h 41 min
258 km.
from $109.11
4 h 54 min
Train, Plane
258 km.
from $146.20
4 h 35 min
Bus, Train
258 km.
from $138.89
5 h 36 min
258 km.
from $118.61
5 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
258 km.
from $112.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81
Plane from Luton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Luton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$291.13
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$202.52
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$88.60

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton to London
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$45.57
Train from Luton to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$46.83

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton to London
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Luton to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$37.97
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$45.57
Train from Nottingham to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$51.90
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Preston
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$44.30
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Bus operators

Arriva UK

Phone:
0344 800 44 11
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

Stagecoach East

Phone:
01733207860
Email:
cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.91–$4.18

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Preston is to fly and train which costs $43.48 - $239.13 and takes 5h 28m.

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 7m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester, Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

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 384 km. The road distance is 302.8 km.

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 $108.70 - $293.48 .

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 National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway 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 $108.70 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Luton to Preston bus arrive?

Luton to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Coach 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 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Luton to Preston.

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

Book your Luton to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Luton to Preston bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $38.02 per night.
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