How to travel from London to Milton Keynes

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Compare train and bus for London to Milton Keynes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 45 miles (73 km)

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$22

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$13

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1h 42m

Average total duration

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1h 12m

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30m

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1h 50m

Average total duration

1h 20m

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National Express

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from London to Milton Keynes

How to get from London to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands TrainsLM003500
    8:27 AM3h15
    London Euston (EUS)
    11:42 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM2h31
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:30 AMMilton Keynes
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM2h31
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:30 AMMilton Keynes
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM3h05
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    1:15 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM2h31
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    2:30 AMMilton Keynes
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Milton Keynes

Travel to Milton Keynes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Milton Keynes.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Milton Keynes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Milton Keynes is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Milton Keynes:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Milton Keynes costing on average $8 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from London to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 30m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 20m.

The distance from London to Milton Keynes is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Milton Keynes is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Milton Keynes:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Milton Keynes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Milton Keynes with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 11 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
Omio customers who travel from London to Milton Keynes often also extend their vacation to go to London Euston (EUS), Luton, Manchester, Oxford, Bicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milton Keynes and these popular destinations at a great price.
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