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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Oxford:
A bus is $68 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Oxford costing on average $89 (€74).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.45 (€-5.34). The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Milton Keynes to Oxford
How to get from Milton Keynes to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- UCX56:30 AM1h55Milton Keynes, Coachway8:25 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- UCX56:30 AM1h55Milton Keynes, Coachway8:25 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX73712:35 AM1h15Milton Keynes, Coachway1:50 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G0101812:24 PM1h51Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2:15 PMOxford station (OXF)$1001One-way2 transfers- W34061+G01022+Y808561:24 PM1h51Milton Keynes Central (MKC)3:15 PMOxford station (OXF)$1001One-way2 transfers
- Y80843+G0101812:08 PM2h07Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2:15 PMOxford station (OXF)$1001One-way1 transfer
- UCX53:10 PM1h55Milton Keynes, Coachway5:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
- UCX54:30 AM1h55Milton Keynes, Coachway6:25 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
- UCX510:40 AM1h55Milton Keynes, Coachway12:35 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Oxford:
A bus is $68 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Oxford costing on average $89 (€74).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- 28 direct buses per day with National Express.
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