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Compare train and bus for Watford to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Watford to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (38m by train vs 49m by car). Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $15 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.
Travel optionsfrom Watford to Milton Keynes
How to get from Watford to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C17800+
C341489:29 AM 0h38 Watford High Street (WFH) 10:07 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- C17800+C34148
9:29 AM 0h38 Watford High Street (WFH) 10:07 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W342608:31 AM 0h20 Watford Junction (WFJ) 8:51 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C17800+C34148
9:26 AM 0h41 Bushey (BSH) 10:07 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer - W70283
9:00 AM 0h45 Watford Junction (WFJ) 9:45 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - W70290
9:30 AM 0h46 Watford Junction (WFJ) 10:16 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 24 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- 13 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast.
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