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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 $51. 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 $51, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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$107 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 $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Milton Keynes costing on average $107 (€88).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
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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.
1:00 PM3h55Cambridge4:55 PMMilton Keynes$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:00 PM3h55Cambridge4:55 PMMilton Keynes$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:40 PM3h40Cambridge2:20 AMMilton Keynes$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:15 PM4h20Cambridge4:35 PMMilton Keynes$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Milton Keynes costing on average $107 (€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.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach East to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
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