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Trains from Luton (LUT) to Preston (Lancs)

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17

train journeys
per day

161

miles (259 kms)

3hrs 12 mins

fastest journey

03:40 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

1

route

Trains from Luton (LUT) to Preston (Lancs)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Luton and Preston (Lancs) , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Luton to Preston (Lancs) is approximately 161 miles (259 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 41 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Luton and Preston (Lancs).

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Luton to Preston (Lancs). The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 12 mins.

Journeys from Luton to Preston (Lancs) Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    03:40
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    08:09
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:13
    3 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:26
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    10:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:25
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    11:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:26
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    12:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:25
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    13:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:26
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    14:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:25
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    15:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:25
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    16:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:25
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    17:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:25
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    18:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:26
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    19:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:27
    3 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    20:39
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:26
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    21:40
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:24
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    23:00
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:56
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    23:46
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:32
    8 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    08:09
    Luton
    Preston (Lancs)
    Luton to Preston (Lancs)

About Luton Station

Station name Luton (LUT)
Address Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 21:45
Saturday 05:45 - 22:00
Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Preston (Lancs) Station

Station name Preston (Lancs) (PRE)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Luton and Preston (Lancs)

The travel time between Luton and Preston (Lancs) by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 41 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Luton and Preston (Lancs) vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between Luton and Preston (Lancs) can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Luton & Preston (Lancs). owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Luton and Preston (Lancs).

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Luton and Preston (Lancs), but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.