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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Preston
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 9 m
Buses per day
4
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 £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Milton Keynes to Preston you need to make at least one change.
NX707 · NX424NX540 · RL152NX550 · NX181NX422 · NX424NX540 · RL152NX422 · NX424NX550 · NX181NX707 · NX424
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 £19. 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 £19, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 233 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX540 · RL152 | 15:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h50 | 21:50 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX550 · NX181 | 19:05 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 7h20 | 02:25 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX707 · NX424 | 22:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 8h35 | 07:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
| NX422 · NX424 | 00:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h20 | 07:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX540 · RL152 | 14:45 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h05 | 20:50 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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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 9h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:20, the last at 22:35. The fastest coach covers the 233 km distance in 9h 20m.
Distance 233 km |
Average bus duration 9h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 20m |
First bus 03:20 |
Last bus 22:35 |
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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