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.
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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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then London Paddington and then to Milton Keynes Central.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Midsummer Boulevard.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £105($125) | hourly | 423km (263 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 5h 25m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 481km (299 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £37($44) | 6 times a week | 342km (212 miles) |
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station | 9h 25m | £22($26) | once daily | 461km (286 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £57($68) | on demand | 330km (205 miles) |
London Midland
Arriva UK
Green Line
The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.