The distance between Preston and Milton Keynes is around 266km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Preston to Milton Keynes by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Milton Keynes → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Milton Keynes Central.
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Milton Keynes Central.
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There are several options for getting from Preston to Milton Keynes by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Preston and Milton Keynes is around 266km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Preston and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Preston and Milton Keynes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 40m.
Avanti West Coast run train services between Preston and Milton Keynes. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Preston and Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Milton Keynes is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Milton Keynes. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Preston and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 278km (173 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 Preston to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | £72($85) | hourly | 266km (166 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £245($290) | hourly | 417km (259 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £48($57) | on demand | 278km (173 miles) |
London Midland
The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.