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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 prices starting from $21. 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 bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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$81 Average price | $45 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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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W02897Cheapest
NX424 · NX422Fastest
W02887 · L02117Other options
W02906W01993 · W02889W02062 · W02875Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Milton Keynes costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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