How to travel from Milton Keynes to Oxford

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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $43.

Distance: 29 miles (47 km)

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$17

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$86

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2h 17m

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2h 27m

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The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Oxford costing on average $86 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Oxford is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Milton Keynes and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Milton Keynes to Oxford among Omio's users.

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from Milton Keynes to Oxford

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

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The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • CrossCountryG01000+West Midlands TrainsC17953 · Y80791
    7:16 AM1h59
    Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    9:15 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $1071One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryG01000+West Midlands TrainsC17953 · Y80791
    7:16 AM1h59
    Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    9:15 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $1071One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01000+West Midlands TrainsC17953 · Y80791
    7:16 AM1h59
    Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    9:15 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $1071One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsY80791+CrossCountryG01000
    7:07 AM2h08
    Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    9:15 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $1071One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW34019+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14935+CrossCountryG00739
    6:59 AM2h14
    Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    9:13 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $1381One-way
    3 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33841+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY15414
    6:27 AM2h15
    Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    8:42 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $1381One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milton Keynes to Oxford

Travel to Oxford 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 Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Milton Keynes and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Oxford costing on average $86 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Oxford is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 57m.

The distance from Milton Keynes to Oxford is approximately 29 miles (47 km).
The average frequency per day from Milton Keynes to Oxford is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milton Keynes to Oxford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milton Keynes to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, Red Rose Travel, Stagecoach East, Uno, Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Oxford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milton Keynes to Oxford:
  • 21 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Milton Keynes to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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