How to travel from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh

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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $66.

Distance: 287 miles (463 km)

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$130

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$62

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$43

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5h 37m

Average total duration

5h 7m

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4h 21m

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1h 21m

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8h 47m

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8h 17m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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Avanti West Coast

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easyJet

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National Express

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from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh

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

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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.

FlixBus
09:15PM11h00
Milton Keynes
08:15AMEdinburgh
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
09:15PM11h00
Milton Keynes
08:15AMEdinburgh
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:25AM9h44
Milton Keynes
10:09AMEdinburgh
$441One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:00PM13h25
Milton Keynes
06:25AMEdinburgh
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:55AM11h40
Milton Keynes
09:35PMEdinburgh
$901One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milton Keynes and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $23 (€18).

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

A flight is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh costing on average $25 (€20).

A flight is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh costing on average $66 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 55m.

Bus takes on average 8h 5m.

The distance from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh is approximately 287 miles (463 km).
The average frequency per day from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 37 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, LNER to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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