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Compare train and bus for Basingstoke to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes
Compare the available ways to get from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes costing on average $86.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 3h 12m versus 1h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Basingstoke to Milton Keynes
How to get from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:50 PM 5h10 Basingstoke 11:00 PM Milton Keynes $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:50 PM 5h10 Basingstoke 11:00 PM Milton Keynes $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:50 PM 5h10 Basingstoke 11:00 PM Milton Keynes $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes costing on average $86.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Southern, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
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