How to travel from Milton Keynes to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Preston is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Preston by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Crewe and then to Preston.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Preston

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Preston by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($81) and will take around 1h 50m.

The distance between Milton Keynes and Preston is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Milton Keynes and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Preston is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Preston. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Preston with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Milton Keynes and Preston. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milton Keynes and Preston. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Preston. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Preston. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Milton Keynes and Preston. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Preston

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Preston

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 50m
£68($81)
hourly255km (158 miles)
Train to Preston2h 40m
£72($85)
every 3 hours267km (166 miles)
Train via Coventry3h 20m
£90($110)
hourly282km (175 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 10m
£260($305)
every 30 mins417km (259 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£48($57)
on demand277km (172 miles)

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Airports near Preston

The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Preston
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Preston
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Preston