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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Milton Keynes costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 13m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.28 (€-8.40). The journey takes 36m versus 31m 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 Bedford to Milton Keynes
How to get from Bedford to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LM1433008:25 AM0h40Bedford station (BDM)9:05 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$171One-way0 transfers
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LM1433008:25 AM0h40Bedford station (BDM)9:05 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$171One-way0 transfers
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LM1433008:25 AM0h40Bedford station (BDM)9:05 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$171One-way0 transfers
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VT9549008:10 AM0h40Bedford station (BDM)8:50 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$171One-way0 transfers
VT9551008:30 AM0h40Bedford station (BDM)9:10 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$171One-way0 transfers
VT9550008:20 AM0h40Bedford station (BDM)9:00 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Milton Keynes costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford St Johns (BSJ) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with National Express.
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