How to travel from Isle of Wight to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Milton Keynes is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Milton Keynes by bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Milton Keynes → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Southampton Airport Airport Parkway then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Milton Keynes Central.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£55($65)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green and then to Milton Keynes Midsummer Boulevard.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£25($29)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Milton Keynes.
- Duration3hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Milton Keynes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Milton Keynes by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Milton Keynes is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (98 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Isle of Wight and Milton Keynes by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Milton Keynes is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Milton Keynes is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Milton Keynes. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Milton Keynes. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Southampton Airport Airport Parkway then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Wight to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Southampton Airport Airport Parkway then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Milton Keynes is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Milton Keynes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £55($65) | hourly | 243km (151 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 4h 50m | £67($79) | once daily | 215km (133 miles) |
Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, bus + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £25($29) | once daily | 198km (123 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 4h 55m | £31($37) | every 20 mins | 200km (124 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3hrs | £51($60) | hourly | 215km (134 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Milton Keynes
Bus companies
Southern Vectis
Unilink
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Train operators
South Western Railway
London Midland
Airports near Milton Keynes
The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Milton Keynes
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 67km (41 miles) from Milton Keynes
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Milton Keynes