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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 an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a train costs an average of €85.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around €38 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€5. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Milton Keynes
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.
2:05 AM 4h45 Portsmouth 6:50 AM Milton Keynes €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:05 AM 4h45 Portsmouth 6:50 AM Milton Keynes €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:29 PM 4h31 Portsmouth 11:00 PM Milton Keynes €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:25 PM 4h35 Portsmouth 11:00 PM Milton Keynes €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 6 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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