How to travel from Preston to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Take the train to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance278km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Milton Keynes

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Preston to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Preston to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£72($85)
hourly266km (166 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 20m
£245($290)
hourly417km (259 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£48($57)
on demand278km (173 miles)

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Airports near Milton Keynes

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Milton Keynes
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Milton Keynes
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Milton Keynes