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Compare bus and train for York to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €129.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €129 Average price | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m 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 €105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Milton Keynes costing on average €129.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €25. The journey takes 4h 3m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom York to Milton Keynes
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.
1:45 AM3h40York5:25 AMMilton Keynes€261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Milton Keynes:
A bus is €105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Milton Keynes costing on average €129.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 8 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.
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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