The distance between London and Milton Keynes is around 80km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 33min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Milton Keynes by train, bus, taxi 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 → London if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Milton Keynes Central.
London Midland
+ 1 othersTake the train to Luton then take the bus to Central Milton Keynes The Point.
Multiple operators
Take a taxi to Milton Keynes.
Tranzitt
+ 18 othersThere are several options for getting from London to Milton Keynes by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 33min.
The distance between London and Milton Keynes is around 80km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)
It takes around 33min to get from London and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes around 33min and will set you back approx £7 ($8).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 33min and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Milton Keynes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 33min.
London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between London and Milton Keynes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 33min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 33min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 33min.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from London and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 83km (51 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 33min and will usually cost around £7 ($8).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 33min | £7($8) | every 20 mins | 80km (50 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1h 25m | £15($18) | hourly | 86km (54 miles) |
Taxi | 57min | £145($170) | on demand | 83km (51 miles) |
Drive | 57min | £14($17) | on demand | 83km (51 miles) |
London Midland
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Stagecoach East
Arriva UK
The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.