How to travel from Milton Keynes to Swanage, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Swanage is around 247km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station then Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd and then to Swanage Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Swanage

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Swanage by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Swanage is around 247km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Milton Keynes and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Swanage is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Swanage. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and South Western Railway run train services between Milton Keynes and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Swanage. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station and Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Megabus UK, National Express and More Bus run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Swanage. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m 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 Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. 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 Swanage. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Swanage

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Swanage

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£135($160)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
£19($22)
once daily247km (153 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£44($52)
on demand251km (156 miles)

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Airports near Swanage

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Swanage
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Swanage
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Swanage