Milton Keynes to Preston bus

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Airport Bus Express Ltd
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Preston

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£28

Fastest journey

7 h 5 m

Average duration

7 h 5 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

233 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Preston will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 233 km distance in an average of 7 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus
09:057h05
Milton Keynes
16:10Preston
£281One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Preston

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £28.

Distance: 233 km

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£36

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Cheapest

£84

Average Price

8h 0m

Average total duration

7h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 54m

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2h 24m

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Live departures

Milton Keynes to Preston bus times

The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Preston coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 08:53
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbus09:00 Milton Keynes
6h30
15:30 Preston0 changesdirect
northern_rail20:46 Milton Keynes
3h56
00:42 Preston0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Preston

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Buses from Milton Keynes to Preston run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 07:30, the last at 21:46. The fastest coach covers the 233 km distance in 3h 56m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
233 km
Average bus duration
7h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Buses per day
2
Fastest bus
3h 56m
First bus
07:30
Last bus
21:46
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

FAQs: Milton Keynes to Preston coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Preston by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Milton Keynes to Preston can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Milton Keynes to Preston is £40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Milton Keynes to Preston is 4 h 4 min   to travel the 144 mile long journey, with around there are 2 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Milton Keynes to Preston leaves at 06: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Milton Keynes to Preston leaves at 22: 10.
A trip to Preston from Milton Keynes is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Milton Keynes to Preston by coach is December.
You have options as you can travel between Milton Keynes and Preston 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Milton Keynes to Preston has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Milton Keynes to Preston.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Milton Keynes to Preston.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Milton Keynes to Preston, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Milton Keynes to Preston.
    No, luggage for the coach from Milton Keynes to Preston needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Milton Keynes to Preston.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Milton Keynes to Preston.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Milton Keynes to Preston.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Milton Keynes to Preston.

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