Milton Keynes to Preston Trains

Milton Keynes to Preston trains

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The average train between Milton Keynes and Preston takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 50m

Duration

158 mi

Distance

£51

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Milton Keynes to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Milton Keynes and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:19 PM → 11:46 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
10:41 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
7h 59m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:08 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
11:09 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 34m • 1 change

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Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe

Ave. Duration: 1h 9m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £35–60
Website: Avanti West Coast

Train from Crewe to Preston

Ave. Duration: 43 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £17–28
Website: Avanti West Coast

Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Ave. Duration: 1h 41m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £45–75
Website: Avanti West Coast

Train from Milton Keynes Central to Preston

Ave. Duration: 2h 58m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: £55–90
Website: Avanti West Coast

Train from Milton Keynes Central to Coventry

Ave. Duration: 33 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £15–24
Website: Avanti West Coast

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Milton Keynes to Preston trains

Trip Overview

Train via Crewe