How to get to Milton Keynes from Harlow

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Compare coach and train for Harlow to Milton Keynes

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Harlow to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £39.

Distance: 66 km

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£31

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£39

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£14

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2h 33m

Average total duration

2h 3m

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1h 49m

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1h 19m

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1h 16m

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The cheapest way to travel from Harlow to Milton Keynes is a coach with an average price of £31.

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

A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harlow to Milton Keynes costing on average £39.

The fastest way to travel from Harlow to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Harlow and Milton Keynes including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-17.16. The journey takes 2h 3m versus 1h 16m 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.

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from Harlow to Milton Keynes

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

Our recommendation

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

  • National Express
    11:552h20
    Harlow
    14:15Milton Keynes
    £231One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • National Express
    11:552h20
    Harlow
    14:15Milton Keynes
    £231One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • National Express
    11:552h20
    Harlow
    14:15Milton Keynes
    £231One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • National Express
    19:552h45
    Harlow
    22:40Milton Keynes
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • National Express
    7:252h30
    Harlow
    9:55Milton Keynes
    £251One-way
    1 change
  • National Express
    1:253h20
    Harlow
    4:45Milton Keynes
    £251One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Harlow 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 Harlow to Milton Keynes.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Harlow and Milton Keynes including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Harlow to Milton Keynes is a coach with an average price of £31.

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

A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harlow to Milton Keynes costing on average £39.

The fastest way to travel from Harlow to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 33m.

The Harlow to Milton Keynes distance is approximately 66 km.
The average frequency per day from Harlow to Milton Keynes is:
  • Around 13 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Harlow to Milton Keynes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Harlow Town (HWN) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco) and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Harlow to Milton Keynes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Milton Keynes by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Harlow to Milton Keynes:
  • 13 direct coaches per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Harlow to Milton Keynes often also extend their vacation to go to London Euston (EUS), London, Manchester, Northampton, Birmingham New Street (BHM). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milton Keynes and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Harlow to Milton Keynes, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Most visitors find that spending two to three days in Milton Keynes is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as Bletchley Park, the Milton Keynes Theatre, and the scenic parks and lakes.

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