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.
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.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the bus to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | £62($73) | every 30 mins | 201km (125 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | £23($27) | once daily | 204km (127 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £33($39) | on demand | 191km (119 miles) |
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