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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €194.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€194 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €181 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Milton Keynes costing on average €194.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around €194 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-156.59. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Doncaster to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:19 AM2h55Doncaster9:14 AMMilton Keynes€951One-way0 transfers
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- 6:19 AM2h55Doncaster9:14 AMMilton Keynes€951One-way0 transfers
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- 6:19 AM2h55Doncaster9:14 AMMilton Keynes€951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Milton Keynes costing on average €102.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, Northern Trains Limited to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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