How to travel from Barnstaple to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Milton Keynes is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then London Paddington and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Midsummer Boulevard.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)

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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($68).

The distance between Barnstaple and Milton Keynes is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Barnstaple and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Milton Keynes is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £57 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, London Paddington and Euston Square station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Milton Keynes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Gloucester Green Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Megabus UK, National Express, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Milton Keynes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then London Paddington and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Milton Keynes is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Milton Keynes. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Barnstaple to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Barnstaple to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
£105($125)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids5h 25m
£135($160)
every 2 hours481km (299 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 35m
£37($44)
6 times a week342km (212 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station9h 25m
£22($26)
once daily461km (286 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£57($68)
on demand330km (205 miles)

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Airports near Milton Keynes

The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Milton Keynes
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Milton Keynes
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Milton Keynes