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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Milton Keynes costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€1. The journey takes 1h 29m versus 1h 9m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Milton Keynes
How to get from Leicester to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:15 PM1h05Leicester9:20 PMMilton Keynes€131One-way0 transfers
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- 8:15 PM1h05Leicester9:20 PMMilton Keynes€131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:15 PM1h05Leicester9:20 PMMilton Keynes€131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:05 AM1h20Leicester9:25 AMMilton Keynes€141One-way0 transfers
3:40 AM4h25Leicester8:05 AMMilton Keynes€211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Milton Keynes costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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