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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$128 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Milton Keynes costing on average $128 (€105).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:40 AM3h05Doncaster, Trafford Way3:45 AMMilton Keynes$161One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus12:40 AM3h05Doncaster, Trafford Way3:45 AMMilton Keynes$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:40 AM3h05Doncaster, Trafford Way3:45 AMMilton Keynes$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston8:21 AM3h11Doncaster station (DON)11:32 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$1161One-way2 transfers
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C178799:33 AM3h15Doncaster station (DON)12:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$1161One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W331429:17 AM3h18Doncaster station (DON)12:35 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$1161One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Milton Keynes costing on average $128 (€105).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 4 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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