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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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Milton Keynes costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (16m by train vs 33m by car). Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:05 AM0h40Northampton, Town Centre6:45 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:05 AM0h40Northampton, Town Centre6:45 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C179208:32 AM0h14Northampton station (NMP)8:46 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y808128:48 AM0h16Northampton station (NMP)9:04 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$191One-way0 transfers
- Y808179:18 AM0h16Northampton station (NMP)9:34 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$191One-way0 transfers
- Y808239:48 AM0h16Northampton station (NMP)10:04 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:25 AM0h40Northampton, Town Centre10:05 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:35 PM0h40Northampton, Town Centre1:15 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Milton Keynes costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
- 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 National Express, Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands.
- 7 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
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