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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 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
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How to get from Milton Keynes to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
5:50 AM5h10Milton Keynes11:00 AMBristol$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:50 AM5h10Milton Keynes11:00 AMBristol$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:40 PM4h40Milton Keynes3:20 AMBristol$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:11 AM5h11Milton Keynes9:22 AMBristol$681One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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