How to travel from Ipswich to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Milton Keynes is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ipswich 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 55m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Cambridge and then to Stevenage then take the bus to Luton Station Interchange and then to Central Milton Keynes The Point.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance161km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Ipswich and Milton Keynes is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Ipswich and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Milton Keynes is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich 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 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Greater Anglia, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Ipswich and Milton Keynes. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Ipswich and Milton Keynes. We recommend that you drive to Milton Keynes. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich 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 55m.

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 Ipswich and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

How do I get from Ipswich to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Ipswich to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£43($51)
every 30 mins194km (120 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 55m
£50($59)
hourly205km (127 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£28($33)
on demand161km (100 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