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.
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.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Milton Keynes Central.
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Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £77($90) | hourly | 361km (224 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 10m | £110($130) | hourly | 366km (227 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4hrs | £645($760) | every 20 mins | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £15($18) | 5 times a day | 358km (222 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bond St | 6hrs | £38($45) | every 20 mins | 305km (189 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £52($62) | on demand | 301km (187 miles) |
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The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.