Preston to Milton Keynes Central Timetable

Summer 2026 (until Saturday 12th December unless otherwise indicated - see service detail)

Travelling now? Preston Live Departures

Monday to Friday

VT
05:33
07:24
LF
09:28
11:21
LF
12:05
14:22
LF
15:27
17:23
VT
17:18
20:16
VT
18:18
21:15
VT
19:07
20:46
VT
19:18
22:01
VT
20:01
21:52
LF
20:07
22:09
VT
21:00
22:47
VT 📅
21:18
00:26
VT 📅
21:18
00:26

Saturday

VT
05:32
07:25
LF
06:04
08:21
LF
09:28
11:21
LF
12:04
14:21
LF
16:54
19:23
VT
17:18
20:17
VT
18:00
19:42
VT
18:18
21:17
VT
19:07
20:52
VT
19:18
22:18
VT
20:00
21:56

Sunday

VT
08:59
11:06
VT
10:01
12:09
LF
13:27
15:24
LF
16:29
18:24
VT
17:02
18:42
VT
18:17
21:19
VT
19:05
20:43
VT
19:18
22:29
LF
19:52
21:58
VT
20:05
21:52
VT
20:59
00:15

Train Operators

Lumo Stirling

Avanti West Coast » Buy Tickets

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Does not run daily or interim schedule

Reverse Direction » Milton Keynes Central to Preston Train Times

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Preston at 05:33 arriving at Milton Keynes Central at 07:24. The last train departs Preston at 21:18 arriving at Milton Keynes Central at 00:26.

Journey Time

On trains operated by Lumo Stirling (LF) the average journey time is 2 hours and 5 minutes. On trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) the average journey time is 2 hours and 22 minutes. The overall average journey time between Preston and Milton Keynes Central is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Catering

Most trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) have an onboard shop. Catering facilities on all train services on the UK National Rail network are provided subject to availability and customer demand.

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Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group