How to travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Milton Keynes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 57 miles (92 km)

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Driving

$28

Average price

$23

Average price

Cheapest

$38

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 5m

Average total duration

1h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 19m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Milton Keynes:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Milton Keynes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Milton Keynes among Omio's users.

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from Birmingham to Milton Keynes

How to get from Birmingham to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands TrainsY80784 · C17991
    5:35 AM1h13
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    6:48 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsY80784 · C17991
    5:35 AM1h13
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    6:48 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW34056
    5:50 AM0h49
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    6:39 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsY80784
    5:35 AM1h20
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    6:55 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33819
    5:30 AM0h53
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    6:23 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsC17944
    6:36 AM1h28
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    8:04 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes

Travel to Milton Keynes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Milton Keynes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Milton Keynes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Milton Keynes:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is approximately 57 miles (92 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Milton Keynes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Milton Keynes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Milton Keynes with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 7 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Luton, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milton Keynes and these popular destinations at a great price.
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