How to travel from Lincoln to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Milton Keynes is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lincoln 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 Kings Cross and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance172km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Lincoln and Milton Keynes is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Lincoln and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Milton Keynes is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

LNER, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways run train services between Lincoln and Milton Keynes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Lincoln and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Lincoln and Milton Keynes. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Lincoln and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).

How do I get from Lincoln to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Lincoln to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
£41($49)
every 4 hours299km (186 miles)
Train via Leicester2h 40m
£55($65)
every 3 hours204km (127 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
£13($15)
twice daily193km (120 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£30($36)
on demand172km (107 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