How to travel from Milton Keynes to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Poole is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Poole by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PooleMilton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Poole.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance225km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Poole

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Poole by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 4h 45m. 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 £39 ($46).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Poole is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Milton Keynes and Poole 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 Poole is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Poole. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and South Western Railway run train services between Milton Keynes and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Poole. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Poole. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m 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 Poole. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Poole. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Poole. The distance is around 225km (140 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 Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Poole

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Poole

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£79($95)
hourly265km (165 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£16($19)
once daily234km (146 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£39($46)
on demand225km (140 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Milton Keynes and Poole

Train operators

Airports near Poole

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Poole
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Poole
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Poole