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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 73 km

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€18

Average price

€11

Average price

Cheapest

1h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 2m

Average total duration

1h 32m

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30m

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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.

Our recommendation

train

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

  • West Midlands TrainsC17848
    8:46 AM0h32
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:18 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsC17848
    8:46 AM0h32
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:18 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW34061
    12:53 PM0h30
    London Euston (EUS)
    1:23 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsC17792
    11:46 AM0h32
    London Euston (EUS)
    12:18 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsC17750
    7:46 AM0h32
    London Euston (EUS)
    8:18 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsC17800
    9:23 AM0h44
    London Euston (EUS)
    10:07 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM2h31
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:30 AMMilton Keynes
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM2h31
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    2:30 AMMilton Keynes
    141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 AM3h00
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    10:05 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    161One-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 bus with an average price of €11.

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

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Milton Keynes costing on average €18.

The fastest way to travel from London to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 32m.

The London to Milton Keynes distance is approximately 73 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Milton Keynes is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains 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 Milton Keynes, Coachway.
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 West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Milton Keynes with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
  • 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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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