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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Chester:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Chester costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Chester 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 Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
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