Milton Keynes to Preston Trains

Milton Keynes to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Milton Keynes and Preston takes 2h 51m 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 51m
Duration: 158 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 21m

£30–120

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 10:46 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:19 PM → 10:10 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:19 PM → 11:01 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:19 PM → 11:46 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
10:46 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
7h 54m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 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 Thursday, August 13, 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 Friday, August 14, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Milton Keynes to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.