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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Milton Keynes
How to get from Birmingham to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
Y80784 · C179915:35 AM1h13Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:48 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$291One-way1 transfer
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Y80784 · C179915:35 AM1h13Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:48 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W340565:50 AM0h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:39 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y807845:35 AM1h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:55 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$291One-way0 transfers
W338195:30 AM0h53Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:23 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$371One-way0 transfers
C179446:36 AM1h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:04 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$381One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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