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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Milton Keynes will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 5 trains that leave Preston for Milton Keynes every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 233 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
5:331h50Preston7:23Milton Keynes£861One-way0 changes- 7:192h29Preston9:48Milton Keynes£1111One-way1 change
- 8:172h31Preston10:48Milton Keynes£1111One-way1 change
- 9:192h29Preston11:48Milton Keynes£1111One-way1 change
- 10:182h30Preston12:48Milton Keynes£1111One-way1 change
- 5:331h50Preston7:23Milton Keynes£861One-way0 changes
- 7:192h29Preston9:48Milton Keynes£1111One-way1 change
- 9:192h29Preston11:48Milton Keynes£1111One-way1 change
- 14:192h29Preston16:48Milton Keynes£1111One-way1 change
- 10:182h30Preston12:48Milton Keynes£1111One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Preston to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 233 km
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£60 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Milton Keynes trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:33 Preston | 1h50 | 7:23 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:19 Preston | 2h29 | 9:48 Milton Keynes | 1 change | |
| 8:17 Preston | 2h31 | 10:48 Milton Keynes | 1 change | |
| 9:19 Preston | 2h29 | 11:48 Milton Keynes | 1 change | |
| 10:18 Preston | 2h30 | 12:48 Milton Keynes | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Milton Keynes
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Trains from Preston to Milton Keynes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 233 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 233 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to Milton Keynes trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Milton Keynes from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Milton Keynes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Milton Keynes
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
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