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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX440Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Milton Keynes
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Milton Keynes costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 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).
- Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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