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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m 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 Southampton to Milton Keynes
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Milton Keynes costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$54. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 16m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Milton Keynes
How to get from Southampton to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM 4h55 Southampton 9:55 PM Milton Keynes $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:00 PM 4h55 Southampton 9:55 PM Milton Keynes $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 PM 4h55 Southampton 9:55 PM Milton Keynes $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:05 AM 5h45 Southampton 7:50 AM Milton Keynes $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Milton Keynes costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) and arrive in Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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