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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m 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 $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cranfield costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Cranfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
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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.
1:00 AM1h45London2:45 AMCranfield$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:00 AM1h45London2:45 AMCranfield$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:00 AM1h45London2:45 AMCranfield$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:00 PM1h55London3:55 PMCranfield$91One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM1h45London8:45 PMCranfield$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Cranfield:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cranfield costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Cranfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 18 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 Millbrook (Beds) (MLB).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with National Express 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.
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