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Compare bus and train for London to Cranfield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Cranfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Cranfield:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cranfield costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Cranfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 32m 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 London to Cranfield
How to get from London to Cranfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Cranfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX54110:30 AM1h35London, Victoria Coach Station12:05 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX54110:30 AM1h35London, Victoria Coach Station12:05 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y80849 · W8806311:56 AM1h10London Euston (EUS)1:06 PMAspley Guise station (APG)$331One-way1 transfer
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Y80862 · W8807012:56 PM1h10London Euston (EUS)2:06 PMAspley Guise station (APG)$331One-way1 transfer
Y80849 · W8806311:56 AM1h21London Euston (EUS)1:17 PMMillbrook (Beds) (MLB)$331One-way1 transfer
Y80862 · W8807012:56 PM1h21London Euston (EUS)2:17 PMMillbrook (Beds) (MLB)$331One-way1 transfer
NX5407:30 AM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station9:00 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$121One-way0 transfers
NX5409:00 AM1h40London, Victoria Coach Station10:40 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$121One-way0 transfers
NX5411:30 PM1h40London, Victoria Coach Station3:10 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Cranfield:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cranfield costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Cranfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Cranfield as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Aspley Guise station (APG).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cranfield by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains to go to Cranfield by train.
- 28 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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