How to travel from Milton Keynes to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Canterbury is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Canterbury 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 Euston and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Luton Station Interchange then take the train to Rainham (Kent).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance192km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Canterbury is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Milton Keynes and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Canterbury. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Milton Keynes and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Milton Keynes and Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Milton Keynes and Canterbury. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Canterbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Canterbury

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
£59($70)
hourly193km (120 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 50m
£46($55)
hourly183km (114 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£34($40)
on demand192km (119 miles)

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Airports near Canterbury

The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Canterbury
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Canterbury
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Canterbury