How to travel from Fort William to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Milton Keynes is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Fort William 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 KeynesFort William if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, Fly

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £35($42)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Milton Keynes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($120).

The distance between Fort William and Milton Keynes is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (373 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Fort William and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Milton Keynes is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £105 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir and Glasgow Central Low Level. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast run train services between Fort William and Milton Keynes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8hrs, 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 Fort William and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Fort William and Milton Keynes. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Fort William and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

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Transport options from Fort William to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, Fly + 5 similar
5hrs
£180($215)
5 times a day838km (521 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 10m
£155($185)
every 20 mins726km (451 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 50m
£105($120)
every 20 mins673km (418 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train5h 20m
£245($290)
every 20 mins827km (514 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train5h 40m
£130($155)
every 20 mins844km (524 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train6h 30m
£170($200)
every 20 mins935km (581 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
£170($200)
every 20 mins748km (465 miles)
Train via Edinburgh10h 45m
£185($215)
6 times a week828km (515 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
£35($42)
twice daily740km (460 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
£130($150)
on demand739km (459 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