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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milton Keynes to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Manchester:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Manchester costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $396 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milton Keynes to Manchester costing on average $433 (€354).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 52m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
You'll arrive about 1h 6m sooner (1h 52m by flight vs 2h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $433 (€354) compared to roughly $68 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Milton Keynes to Manchester
How to get from Milton Keynes to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM5h05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station3:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM5h05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station3:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM5h30Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station4:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM4h30Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station11:20 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM4h50Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station11:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$461One-way1 transfer
- BA13788:30 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:25 PMManchester Airport$1061One-way0 transfers
- BA1392+
BA89028:45 AM3h25London Heathrow Airport12:10 PMManchester Airport$3631One-way1 transfer - BA1392+BA89048:45 AM6h45London Heathrow Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$4261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Manchester:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester costing on average $38 (€31).
A train is $95 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milton Keynes to Manchester costing on average $132 (€108).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Manchester 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 Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Lumo, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Manchester by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express.
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