How to travel from Milton Keynes to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Portsmouth is around 191km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Portsmouth 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 PortsmouthMilton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £62($73)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance191km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Portsmouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Portsmouth is around 191km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (87 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Milton Keynes and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and South Western Railway run train services between Milton Keynes and Portsmouth. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Portsmouth. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Portsmouth. 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 30m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Portsmouth. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m 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 Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Portsmouth. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Portsmouth

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£62($73)
every 30 mins201km (125 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
£23($27)
once daily204km (127 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
£33($39)
on demand191km (119 miles)

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Airports near Portsmouth

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth