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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$59 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $236 Average price |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Milton Keynes
How to get from Manchester to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W05337 · W057118:06 AM3h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:04 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$141One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- L09202+W05337 · W057118:06 AM3h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:04 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$141One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- BA13738:00 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L09224+W05341 · W057239:06 AM3h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:04 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$321One-way2 transfers
L64722+W028869:30 AM1h57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:27 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$911One-way1 transfer- W028969:14 AM1h39Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:53 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$1491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM9h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:55 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$371One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM8h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:30 AMMilton Keynes$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM7h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:45 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$261One-way1 transfer
- BA13652:00 PM1h10Manchester Airport3:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
- BA136110:50 AM1h10Manchester Airport12:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3071One-way0 transfers
- BA13598:50 AM1h15Manchester Airport10:05 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3071One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Milton Keynes costing on average $59 (€47).
A bus is $207 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Milton Keynes costing on average $236 (€188).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Milton Keynes by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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