How to travel from Milton Keynes to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Dover is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Dover by train 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 Dover Priory.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Dover

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Dover by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Dover is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Milton Keynes and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Dover is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Dover. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, South Eastern Trains Service and Thameslink run train services between Milton Keynes and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Dover. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Dover

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 50m
£63($75)
every 3 hours205km (127 miles)
Train via London Euston2h 30m
£66($78)
hourly207km (128 miles)
Train via Rainham (Kent)4h 20m
£55($65)
hourly208km (129 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£38($45)
on demand219km (136 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Milton Keynes and Dover

Train operators

Airports near Dover

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Dover
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Dover
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Dover