The distance between Brighton and Milton Keynes is around 167km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Brighton 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 St Pancras International LL and then to Milton Keynes Central.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
There are several options for getting from Brighton to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).
The distance between Brighton and Milton Keynes is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Brighton and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Milton Keynes is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Euston. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Thameslink, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Brighton and Milton Keynes. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Brighton and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Brighton and Milton Keynes. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Brighton and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 186km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | £32($38) | every 30 mins | 167km (104 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | £13($15) | every 3 hours | 214km (133 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £32($38) | on demand | 186km (116 miles) |
Thameslink
London Midland
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Stagecoach East
Arriva UK
Green Line
The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.