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Compare train, bus, and flight for Plymouth to Milton Keynes
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 $40. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $111.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$189 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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 Plymouth to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $166 (€132).
A bus is $285 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $340 (€272).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
11:15 PM9h35Plymouth8:50 AMMilton Keynes$661One-way0 transfers
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11:15 PM9h35Plymouth8:50 AMMilton Keynes$661One-way0 transfers
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11:15 PM9h35Plymouth8:50 AMMilton Keynes$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $144 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $189 (€151).
A bus is $294 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $340 (€272).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
- 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Heathrow 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 Megabus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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