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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Preston to Dunstable
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Dunstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £78. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £78, and a train costs an average of £105.
Distance: 256 km
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£141 Average Price | £79 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Preston to Dunstable trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from Preston to Dunstable.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Preston to Dunstable.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from Preston to Dunstable.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Preston to Dunstable.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Dunstable
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Trains from Preston to Dunstable run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £105 but you can travel from only £78 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 256 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 256 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £105 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 3:14 |
Last train 21:18 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper from Preston to Dunstable trainsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Preston and Dunstable from £78. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Caledonian Sleeper
FAQs: Preston to Dunstable train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Dunstable by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunstable, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Dunstable
Most Preston to Dunstable trains use the Preston to Leagrave station pair. Use this guide to compare Preston and Dunstable train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Preston station do trains to Dunstable leave from?
Getting to Preston from Preston city centre
Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston train station facilities and services
Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.
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