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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 an average ticket price of zł 88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 88, while a train costs an average of zł 532.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł 532 Average price | zł 88 Average price Cheapest | zł 228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m 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 York to Milton Keynes
Compare the available ways to get from York to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Milton Keynes:
A bus is zł 445 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Milton Keynes costing on average zł 532.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 45m by train vs 2h 53m by car). Tickets start at around zł 532 compared to roughly zł 228 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 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.
10:12 PM 6h18 York 4:30 AM Milton Keynes zł 127 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:12 PM 6h18 York 4:30 AM Milton Keynes zł 127 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:12 PM 6h18 York 4:30 AM Milton Keynes zł 127 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Milton Keynes:
A bus is zł 445 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Milton Keynes costing on average zł 532.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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, Train Station and arrive in Bressingham Gate.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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