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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $110.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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$187 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Milton Keynes:
A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $39 (€32).
A flight is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $110 (€89).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
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