How to travel from Exeter to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Milton Keynes is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Exeter to Milton Keynes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Milton KeynesExeter if you're planning a return trip.

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £77($90)
Operated by

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Plane and Train

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £645($760)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)

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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance301km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Milton Keynes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £77 ($90).

The distance between Exeter and Milton Keynes is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Exeter and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £77 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exeter to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Euston Square station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Great Western Railway, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Exeter and Milton Keynes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Exeter and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter 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 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

National Express, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Exeter and Milton Keynes. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Exeter and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 301km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £77 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Exeter to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£77($90)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street3h 10m
£110($130)
hourly366km (227 miles)
Plane and Train
4hrs
£645($760)
every 20 mins1,244km (773 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
£15($18)
5 times a day358km (222 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bond St6hrs
£38($45)
every 20 mins305km (189 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£52($62)
on demand301km (187 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