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Compare bus for Ipswich to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $47 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Milton Keynes costing on average $103 (€86).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€86) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$65 (-€54). The journey takes 2h 10m versus 2h 7m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $47 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Milton Keynes costing on average $103 (€86).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
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