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Compare bus and train for Slough to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Milton Keynes costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.19. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Slough to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Slough to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:25 AM3h35Slough10:00 AMMilton Keynes$191One-way0 transfers
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6:25 AM3h35Slough10:00 AMMilton Keynes$191One-way0 transfers
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6:25 AM3h35Slough10:00 AMMilton Keynes$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Milton Keynes costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Carousel Buses to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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