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Compare train and bus for London to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Milton Keynes costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
The journey is about 55m faster (45m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly $9 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $37 (€31)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Milton Keynes
How to get from London to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C177507:46 AM0h32London Euston (EUS)8:18 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C177507:46 AM0h32London Euston (EUS)8:18 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C013127:53 AM0h30London Euston (EUS)8:23 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C179536:43 AM0h32London Euston (EUS)7:15 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$111One-way0 transfers
- C178789:46 AM0h32London Euston (EUS)10:18 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$111One-way0 transfers
- Y808269:56 AM0h41London Euston (EUS)10:37 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM2h31London, Victoria Coach Station2:30 AMBressingham Gate$131One-way0 transfers- NX54110:30 AM1h35London, Victoria Coach Station12:05 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$171One-way0 transfers
- NX4506:30 AM1h20London, Victoria Coach Station7:50 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Milton Keynes costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Lumo to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 14 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Lumo.
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