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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 prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Milton Keynes costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
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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 Keynes$501One-way0 transfers
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7:40 AM6h50Chester2:30 PMMilton Keynes$501One-way0 transfers
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7:40 AM6h50Chester2:30 PMMilton Keynes$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Milton Keynes costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- 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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