The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Preston
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
13 h 20 m
Average duration
13 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
233 km
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 £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Milton Keynes to Preston you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:5013h20Milton Keynes17:10Preston, Bus Station£501One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus3:5013h20Milton Keynes17:10Preston, Bus Station£501One-way1 change
Travel Information
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 £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 233 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price |
9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milton Keynes to Preston bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Preston coaches for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 Milton Keynes | 13h20 | 17:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Preston
Buses from Milton Keynes to Preston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 22:35. The fastest coach covers the 233 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 233 km |
Average bus duration 9h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 0:50 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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.

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