How to travel from Milton Keynes to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Salisbury is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Salisbury 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 SalisburyMilton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance177km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Salisbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5hrs. 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 £31 ($37).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Salisbury is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Milton Keynes and Salisbury 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 Salisbury is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Salisbury. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Salisbury. 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 10m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and South Western Railway run train services between Milton Keynes and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly 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 Salisbury. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station and Ringwood. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Megabus UK, National Express and Salisbury Reds run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Salisbury. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m 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 Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Salisbury. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Salisbury is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury. 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 Salisbury. The distance is around 177km (110 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 Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Salisbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Salisbury

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£66($78)
hourly217km (135 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
£20($24)
once daily233km (145 miles)
Bus via Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station5hrs
£15($18)
every 4 hours184km (114 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
£31($37)
on demand177km (110 miles)

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Airports near Salisbury

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Salisbury
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Salisbury
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Salisbury