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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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$77 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Nottingham:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Nottingham costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Milton Keynes to Nottingham
How to get from Milton Keynes to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM2h30Milton Keynes8:30 PMNottingham$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:00 PM2h30Milton Keynes8:30 PMNottingham$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:50 PM2h05Milton Keynes11:55 PMNottingham$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:05 PM6h00Milton Keynes11:05 PMNottingham$151One-way0 transfers
6:50 AM2h25Milton Keynes9:15 AMNottingham$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Nottingham:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Nottingham costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Nottingham 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 Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Uno, Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains to go to Nottingham by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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