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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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$28 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Coventry to Milton Keynes
Compare the available ways to get from Coventry to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Milton Keynes costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (46m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $17 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 Coventry to Milton Keynes
How to get from Coventry to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:00 AM 1h00 Coventry 5:00 AM Milton Keynes $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:00 AM 1h00 Coventry 5:00 AM Milton Keynes $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:00 AM 1h00 Coventry 5:00 AM Milton Keynes $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Milton Keynes costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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