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 train 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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 88 miles (143 km)

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$95

Average price

$19

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Cheapest

3h 23m

Average total duration

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2h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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from Milton Keynes to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

National ExpressNX540 · NX040
09:30AM5h30
Milton Keynes, Coachway
03:00PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540 · NX040
08:05PM4h45
Milton Keynes, Coachway
12:50AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$181One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW02933+CrossCountryC75133
07:05AM2h25
Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
09:30AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1011One-way
1 transfer

Other options

West Midlands TrainsW05637+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailP29850
06:32AM3h03
Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
09:35AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$901One-way
2 transfers
West Midlands TrainsW05651+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22652
07:35AM3h00
Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
10:35AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1061One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02465+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22618 · P33443
06:27AM3h01
Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
09:28AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1881One-way
3 transfers
National ExpressNX455 · NX040
06:15AM5h30
Milton Keynes, Coachway
11:45AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$261One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX455 · NX040
06:15AM5h40
Milton Keynes, Coachway
11:55AMBristol, University Queens Road
$261One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX440 · NX040
09:30AM5h30
Milton Keynes, Coachway
03:00PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$301One-way
1 transfer

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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 $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Bristol costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

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 16 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
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 FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, 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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