The distance between Bournemouth and Milton Keynes is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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 London Waterloo and then to Milton Keynes Central.
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Take the bus to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green and then to Milton Keynes Midsummer Boulevard.
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There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between Bournemouth and Milton Keynes is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Bournemouth and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Milton Keynes is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
South Western Railway, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Bournemouth and Milton Keynes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Bournemouth and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Milton Keynes. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Bournemouth and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | £64($76) | hourly | 256km (159 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | £19($22) | once daily | 222km (138 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £38($45) | on demand | 216km (134 miles) |
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London Midland
The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.