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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Milton Keynes 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 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Milton Keynes costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Milton Keynes
How to get from Northampton to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W705725:34 AM0h16Northampton station (NMP)5:50 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$191One-way0 transfers
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W705725:34 AM0h16Northampton station (NMP)5:50 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W705725:34 AM0h16Northampton station (NMP)5:50 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
W705695:03 AM0h16Northampton station (NMP)5:19 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$191One-way0 transfers
W705664:14 AM0h18Northampton station (NMP)4:32 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Milton Keynes costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands.
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