How to travel from Milton Keynes to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Glasgow is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Glasgow by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Glasgow by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Glasgow is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (300 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Milton Keynes and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Glasgow. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5hrs.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Milton Keynes and Glasgow. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Milton Keynes and Glasgow. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Glasgow. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milton Keynes and Glasgow. Flights depart from London Luton (LTN) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Milton Keynes and Glasgow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

easyJet and Ryanair fly between Milton Keynes and Glasgow. Flights depart from London Luton (LTN) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Milton Keynes to Glasgow typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from London Luton (LTN) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £150 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Glasgow

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
2h 30m
£150($180)
hourly571km (355 miles)
Train and Plane2h 20m
£80($95)
hourly520km (323 miles)
Train to London Euston, Fly2h 35m
£255($300)
every 30 mins674km (419 miles)
Train to London Euston, Fly2h 40m
£220($260)
every 30 mins676km (420 miles)
Train to London Euston, plane2h 60m
£120($140)
every 30 mins691km (429 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
£150($180)
twice daily573km (356 miles)
Train via Coventry5h 45m
£105($125)
every 4 hours589km (366 miles)
Bus
7hrs
£23($27)
twice daily576km (358 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
£100($115)
on demand571km (355 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow