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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 an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $415.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$153 Average price | $415 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Plymouth to Milton Keynes
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $153.
A bus is $365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $415.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (4h 22m by train vs 4h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $153 compared to roughly $80 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 Plymouth to Milton Keynes
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 PM 9h35 Plymouth 8:50 AM Milton Keynes $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:15 PM 9h35 Plymouth 8:50 AM Milton Keynes $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:15 PM 9h35 Plymouth 8:50 AM Milton Keynes $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $153.
A bus is $365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $415.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 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 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Milton Keynes by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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