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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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $17, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Manchester to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Milton Keynes costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $190 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Milton Keynes costing on average $223 (€183).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM7h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:45 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM7h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:45 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA13738:00 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C326828:09 AM3h46Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:55 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$391One-way1 transfer- W331109:20 AM1h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:16 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$941One-way0 transfers
- W331028:05 AM2h03Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:08 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$941One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM9h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:55 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM7h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:35 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM8h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:30 AMMilton Keynes$351One-way1 transfer
- BA13817:45 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$1081One-way0 transfers
- BA13797:00 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$1081One-way0 transfers
- BA13694:35 PM1h05Manchester Airport5:40 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Milton Keynes costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $190 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Milton Keynes costing on average $223 (€183).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, Coach Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Milton Keynes by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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