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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:29 PM4h31Portsmouth11:00 PMMilton Keynes$351One-way0 transfers
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6:29 PM4h31Portsmouth11:00 PMMilton Keynes$351One-way0 transfers
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6:29 PM4h31Portsmouth11:00 PMMilton Keynes$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
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