How to travel from Chelmsford to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Milton Keynes is around 124km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chelmsford 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Luton then take the bus to Central Milton Keynes Central Business Exchange.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance124km (77 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 1h 15m.

The distance between Chelmsford and Milton Keynes is around 124km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Chelmsford and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Euston Square station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

Greater Anglia, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Chelmsford and Milton Keynes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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 Chelmsford and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 124km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Chelmsford to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
£25($29)
every 20 mins131km (82 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 45m
£39($46)
hourly146km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£22($26)
on demand124km (77 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