How to travel from London to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration33min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

London Midland

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Luton then take the bus to Central Milton Keynes The Point.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration57min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Tranzitt

+ 18 others
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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance83km (51 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Milton Keynes

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from London to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Milton Keynes

Transport options from London to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
33min
£7($8)
every 20 mins80km (50 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 25m
£15($18)
hourly86km (54 miles)
Taxi
57min
£145($170)
on demand83km (51 miles)
Drive
57min
£14($17)
on demand83km (51 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