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Compare train and bus for Basingstoke to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €73.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€73 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes costing on average €73.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-51.76. The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes costing on average €73.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with Southern, West Midlands Trains, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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