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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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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$98 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Milton Keynes costing on average $98 (€80).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 AM6h05Preston9:25 AMMilton Keynes$581One-way0 transfers
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3:20 AM6h05Preston9:25 AMMilton Keynes$581One-way0 transfers
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3:20 AM6h05Preston9:25 AMMilton Keynes$581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Milton Keynes costing on average $98 (€80).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 6 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 Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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