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Compare train and bus for Loughborough to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€45 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Milton Keynes costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-24.85. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Loughborough to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Loughborough to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:40 PM2h10Loughborough5:50 PMMilton Keynes€131One-way0 transfers
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3:40 PM2h10Loughborough5:50 PMMilton Keynes€131One-way0 transfers
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3:40 PM2h10Loughborough5:50 PMMilton Keynes€131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Milton Keynes costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Loughborough and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Loughborough, University and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Trains mostly depart from Loughborough station (LBO) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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