The distance between Preston and Luton is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Preston to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Luton → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Luton (LTN).
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham then Kettering and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Finchley Road Station and then to Luton Station Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Preston to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Preston and Luton is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Preston and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Luton is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham and Kettering. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Preston and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Preston and Luton. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Finchley Road Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
FlixBus, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Preston and Luton. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Luton. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Preston and Luton. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £86 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Warrington Bank Quay, Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £150($180) | hourly | 836km (519 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | £255($300) | hourly | 389km (242 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, Fly | 4h 15m | £185($215) | every 2 hours | 811km (504 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | £86($100) | hourly | 337km (209 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | £30($35) | once daily | 437km (272 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | £52($62) | on demand | 303km (188 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.