The distance between Milton Keynes and Leeds is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Tamworth and then to Leeds.
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Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.
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Take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds.
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Drive to Leeds Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Milton Keynes and Leeds is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Milton Keynes and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Leeds is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tamworth. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
London Midland, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Milton Keynes and Leeds. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milton Keynes and Leeds. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Leeds. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Milton Keynes and Leeds. The distance is around 235km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £62($73) | every 3 hours | 253km (157 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 2h 50m | £89($105) | hourly | 286km (177 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3hrs | £17($20) | every 4 hours | 236km (147 miles) |
Bus to Leeds Bus Station | 5h 20m | £25($29) | once a week | 329km (204 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £255($300) | hourly | 438km (272 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £41($48) | on demand | 235km (146 miles) |
London Midland
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