How to travel from Leicester to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The distance between Leicester and Milton Keynes is around 87km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 56min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Leicester to Milton Keynes by bus, train, taxi 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 Nuneaton and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration56min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Swift Fox Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration56min
  • Distance87km (54 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Leicester to Milton Keynes by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Leicester and Milton Keynes is around 87km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Leicester and Milton Keynes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leicester to Milton Keynes is to take a taxi which takes around 56min and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1hr.

CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Leicester and Milton Keynes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, 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 Leicester and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Milton Keynes. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Leicester and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 87km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Milton Keynes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £6 ($7).

How do I get from Leicester to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Leicester to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£30($36)
hourly106km (66 miles)
Bus
1h 20m
£6($7)
every 4 hours88km (55 miles)
Taxi
56min
£135($160)
on demand87km (54 miles)
Drive
56min
£15($18)
on demand87km (54 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