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Compare bus and train for Reading to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Milton Keynes costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
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How to get from Reading to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:38 AM2h28Reading9:06 AMMilton Keynes$861One-way0 transfers
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6:38 AM2h28Reading9:06 AMMilton Keynes$861One-way0 transfers
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6:38 AM2h28Reading9:06 AMMilton Keynes$861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Milton Keynes costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with Reading Buses, RailAir, Carousel Buses to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
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