4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Plymouth to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
12 h 26 m
Average duration
12 h 26 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Plymouth to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Milton Keynes will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 1 buses that leave Plymouth for Milton Keynes on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 300 km distance in an average of 12 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 26 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 12 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:59 PM12h26Plymouth12:25 PMMilton Keynes$511One-way0 transfers
- 11:59 PM12h26Plymouth12:25 PMMilton Keynes$511One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Plymouth to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $332 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $162 (€132).
A bus is $278 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $332 (€272).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Plymouth to Milton Keynes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 9h06 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 12h26 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Live departures
Plymouth to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Milton Keynes buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 11:15 PM Plymouth | 9h35 | 8:50 AM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plymouth to Milton Keynes
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Buses from Plymouth to Milton Keynes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 9h 6m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 9h 6m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Plymouth to Milton Keynes
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