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Compare train for Croydon to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $115, while a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$115 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (1h 34m by train vs 2h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $115 (€94) compared to roughly $24 (€19) 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.
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How to get from Croydon to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Croydon to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L24836 · C34150+
S26833+
C823325:29 AM5h53East Croydon (ECR)11:22 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$521One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
L24836 · C34150+
S26833+
C823325:29 AM5h53East Croydon (ECR)11:22 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$521One-way3 transfers
Fastest
LM008400+
G2611412:18 AM3h42East Croydon (ECR)4:00 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$631One-way1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Croydon and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from East Croydon (ECR) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station.
- Travel with Southern, Thameslink to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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