How to travel from Milton Keynes to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and York is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to York by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to York.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
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Bus

Take the bus to York.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and York

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).

The distance between Milton Keynes and York is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Milton Keynes and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to York is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and York. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, LNER, Grand Central, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Milton Keynes and York. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 25m, 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 York. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and York. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m 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 York. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and York

Transport options from Milton Keynes to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 25m
£52($62)
every 30 mins383km (238 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly3h 20m
£69($82)
hourly326km (203 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street3h 20m
£100($120)
hourly326km (203 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
£18($21)
once daily260km (161 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 55m
£255($300)
hourly479km (297 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£45($53)
on demand259km (161 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York