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Compare bus and train for York to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$144 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $111 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Milton Keynes costing on average $144 (€118).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
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How to get from York to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 PM4h00York2:45 AMMilton Keynes$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:45 PM4h00York2:45 AMMilton Keynes$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:45 AM3h40York5:25 AMMilton Keynes$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $111 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Milton Keynes costing on average $144 (€118).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Grand Central Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
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