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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, while a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 321 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Penrith to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Milton Keynes:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penrith to Milton Keynes costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 0m.
The most popular day trips by train from Milton Keynes are London, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge and Coventry. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Milton Keynes on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.
Flying from Stansted is easy for Cambridge residents, with a range of daily bus services. Buses from Cambridge to Stansted are operated by National Express and take just over an hour to reach their destination. The first bus departs at 5:05 a.m., and there are services every hour throughout the day until 12:45 a.m. (with an additional night service at 3:05 a.m.). No changes are required.
Departure Station: Buses from Cambridge to Stansted leave from the National Express stop at Parkside, right next to Parker's Piece. You can get there from the city centre by walking up Parker Street or hopping on the X5 bus, which takes about 10 minutes. If you are coming from Anglia Ruskin, walk down East Road and turn right onto Parker Street.
Arrival Station: When you take the bus from Cambridge to Stansted, you'll alight at Stansted Coach Station, which is on Terminal Road North. From there, all you need to do to reach the terminal is to cross the road.
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 Penrith to Milton Keynes.
This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Milton Keynes:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penrith to Milton Keynes costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 0m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penrith and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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