How to travel from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Milton Keynes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $58.

Distance: 287 miles (463 km)

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$109

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$55

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$43

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5h 24m

Average total duration

4h 54m

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30m

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4h 22m

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1h 22m

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3h 0m

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10h 6m

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9h 36m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes

How to get from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
10:35AM8h55
Edinburgh
07:30PMMilton Keynes
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
10:35AM8h55
Edinburgh
07:30PMMilton Keynes
$301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:35AM8h55
Edinburgh
07:30PMMilton Keynes
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
05:45PM13h40
Edinburgh
07:25AMMilton Keynes
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:25PM10h00
Edinburgh
07:25AMMilton Keynes
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:40PM10h10
Edinburgh
09:50AMMilton Keynes
$571One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes

Travel to Milton Keynes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Milton Keynes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes costing on average $26 (€21).

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes costing on average $58 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 35m.

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes is approximately 287 miles (463 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes is:
  • Around 37 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, LNER, first_transpennine_express to go to Milton Keynes by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Milton Keynes by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 26 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Luton, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milton Keynes and these popular destinations at a great price.
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