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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh costing on average $65 (€52).
A bus is $86 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh costing on average $133 (€107).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 8h 49m.
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How to get from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:35 PM8h05Milton Keynes6:40 AMEdinburgh$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:35 PM8h05Milton Keynes6:40 AMEdinburgh$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:35 PM8h05Milton Keynes6:40 AMEdinburgh$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:35 PM8h05Milton Keynes7:40 AMEdinburgh$281One-way0 transfers
- 10:05 AM8h30Milton Keynes6:35 PMEdinburgh$301One-way0 transfers
5:40 PM13h05Milton Keynes6:45 AMEdinburgh$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh costing on average $65 (€52).
A bus is $86 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh costing on average $133 (€107).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 8h 49m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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