How to travel from Milton Keynes to Leeds, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Tamworth and then to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £62($73)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance235km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Leeds

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Leeds

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£62($73)
every 3 hours253km (157 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street2h 50m
£89($105)
hourly286km (177 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
£17($20)
every 4 hours236km (147 miles)
Bus to Leeds Bus Station5h 20m
£25($29)
once a week329km (204 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 25m
£255($300)
hourly438km (272 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£41($48)
on demand235km (146 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds