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Compare bus and train for Swindon to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$104 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Swindon to Milton Keynes
Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Milton Keynes costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around $104 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$79. The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 48m 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 Swindon to Milton Keynes
How to get from Swindon to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 3h50 Swindon 10:50 PM Milton Keynes $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 PM 3h50 Swindon 10:50 PM Milton Keynes $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM 3h50 Swindon 10:50 PM Milton Keynes $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:00 PM 3h50 Swindon 11:50 PM Milton Keynes $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Milton Keynes costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) and arrive in Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
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