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Trip Overview

The average train between Milton Keynes and Preston takes 2h 55m 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 55m
Duration
158 mi
Distance
£50
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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast9h 21m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 34m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 34m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    LumoAvanti West Coast2h 4m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 34m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 34m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 34m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 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.

Map of how to get from Milton Keynes to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Preston via Crewe in around 2h 23m.

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