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Compare train and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,123 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,123, while a train costs an average of Kč 2,260.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč 2,260 Average price | Kč 1,123 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,676 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Preston to Milton Keynes
Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Milton Keynes:
A bus is Kč 1,138 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Milton Keynes costing on average Kč 2,260.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (1h 56m by train vs 3h 0m by car). Tickets start at around Kč 2,260 compared to roughly Kč 1,676 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Milton Keynes
How to get from Preston to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM 12h15 Preston 1:30 AM Milton Keynes Kč 1,276 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:15 PM 12h15 Preston 1:30 AM Milton Keynes Kč 1,276 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:15 PM 12h15 Preston 1:30 AM Milton Keynes Kč 1,276 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Milton Keynes:
A bus is Kč 1,138 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Milton Keynes costing on average Kč 2,260.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Bressingham Gate.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Lumo.
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