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Compare bus and train for Guildford to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Milton Keynes costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.47. The journey takes 3h 8m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Milton Keynes costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Guildford station (GLD) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with Southern, West Midlands Trains, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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