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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Milton Keynes costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Milton Keynes
How to get from Liverpool to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C16975 · C17834 · W705807:33 PM3h45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:18 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$201One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
C16975 · C17834 · W705807:33 PM3h45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:18 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$201One-way2 transfers
Fastest
W331237:43 PM1h52Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:35 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$631One-way0 transfers
Other options
W332348:43 PM2h22Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:05 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$661One-way0 transfers
NX5406:00 AM4h15Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place10:15 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$311One-way0 transfers
NX4211:45 AM4h55Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place6:40 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$311One-way0 transfers
NX5412:55 PM5h10Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place8:05 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Milton Keynes costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Mersey Rail to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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