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Compare train and bus for Chester to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of lei387 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of lei387, while a train costs an average of lei387.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
lei387 Average price Cheapest | lei241 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Milton Keynes:
A bus is lei235 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Milton Keynes costing on average lei387.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
You'll arrive about 1h 10m sooner (1h 42m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around lei387 compared to roughly lei241 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Milton Keynes
How to get from Chester to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 AM6h50Chester2:30 PMMilton Keyneslei2291One-way0 transfers
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- 7:40 AM6h50Chester2:30 PMMilton Keyneslei2291One-way0 transfers
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- 7:40 AM6h50Chester2:30 PMMilton Keyneslei2291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Milton Keynes:
A bus is lei235 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Milton Keynes costing on average lei387.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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