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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$109 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Milton Keynes costing on average $109 (€88).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Milton Keynes
How to get from Cambridge to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM3h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)7:05 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM3h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)7:05 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G77012+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W332161:42 PM2h09Cambridge station (CBG)3:51 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$1111One-way2 transfers
Other options
G77002+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W3326312:42 PM2h09Cambridge station (CBG)2:51 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$1111One-way2 transfers
C10385+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+
Y808611:51 PM2h46Cambridge station (CBG)4:37 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$1111One-way2 transfers
C10379+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+
Y8085012:51 PM2h46Cambridge station (CBG)3:37 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$1111One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM3h55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)5:55 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Milton Keynes costing on average $109 (€88).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Travel with Stagecoach East to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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