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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$106 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Cambridge:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Cambridge costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
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How to get from Milton Keynes to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:20 AM4h50Milton Keynes12:10 PMCambridge$261One-way0 transfers
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7:20 AM4h50Milton Keynes12:10 PMCambridge$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 AM2h40Milton Keynes10:25 AMCambridge$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:00 PM3h25Milton Keynes10:25 PMCambridge$441One-way0 transfers
6:06 AM4h41Milton Keynes10:47 AMCambridge$1091One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Cambridge:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Cambridge costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Great Northern, Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach East, Arriva UK, Uno to go to Cambridge by bus.
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