How to travel from Slough to Milton Keynes

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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 kr192 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr192, while a train costs an average of kr412.

Distance: 37 miles (60 km)

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Driving

kr412

Average price

kr192

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Cheapest

kr158

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 1m

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Fastest

1h 31m

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3h 31m

Average total duration

3h 1m

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30m

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1h 9m

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(door-to-door)

Elizabeth line

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FlixBus

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The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of kr192.

This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Milton Keynes:

A bus is kr306 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Milton Keynes costing on average kr498.

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Slough and Milton Keynes including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Slough to Milton Keynes among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around kr498 compared to roughly kr158 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-340.29. 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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from Slough to Milton Keynes

How to get from Slough to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • National Express
    6:25 AM3h35
    Slough
    10:00 AMMilton Keynes
    kr1811One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    6:25 AM3h35
    Slough
    10:00 AMMilton Keynes
    kr1811One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    6:25 AM3h35
    Slough
    10:00 AMMilton Keynes
    kr1811One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Slough to Milton Keynes

Travel to Milton Keynes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Slough to Milton Keynes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Slough and Milton Keynes including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of kr192.

This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Milton Keynes:

A bus is kr306 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Milton Keynes costing on average kr498.

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 31m.

The distance from Slough to Milton Keynes is approximately 37 miles (60 km).
The average frequency per day from Slough to Milton Keynes is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Slough to Milton Keynes:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Slough to Milton Keynes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Carousel Buses to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
  • Travel with Elizabeth line, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Slough to Milton Keynes:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Slough to Milton Keynes often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Luton, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milton Keynes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Milton Keynes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Milton Keynes is recommended to explore its main attractions, such as Bletchley Park, the Milton Keynes Museum, and the scenic parks and shopping areas.

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