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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Reading to Milton Keynes
Compare the available ways to get from Reading to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Milton Keynes costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 27m by train vs 1h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $84 compared to roughly $20 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Milton Keynes costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
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