How to travel from Milton Keynes to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 88 miles (143 km)

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$26

Average price

Cheapest

$97

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$51

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4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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30m

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3h 6m

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2h 36m

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2h 31m

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $26 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Bristol:

A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Bristol costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Milton Keynes and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Milton Keynes to Bristol among Omio's users.

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from Milton Keynes to Bristol

How to get from Milton Keynes to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    5:50 AM5h10
    Milton Keynes
    11:00 AMBristol
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    5:50 AM5h10
    Milton Keynes
    11:00 AMBristol
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    10:40 PM4h40
    Milton Keynes
    3:20 AMBristol
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands Trains
    4:11 AM5h11
    Milton Keynes
    9:22 AMBristol
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milton Keynes to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milton Keynes to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Milton Keynes and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $26 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Bristol:

A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Bristol costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

The distance from Milton Keynes to Bristol is approximately 88 miles (143 km).
The average frequency per day from Milton Keynes to Bristol is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milton Keynes to Bristol:
  • Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
  • Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milton Keynes to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Bristol by train.
Omio customers who travel from Milton Keynes to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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