How to travel from Newport to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Milton Keynes is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Midsummer Boulevard.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Newport to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).

The distance between Newport and Milton Keynes is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Newport and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newport to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Euston Square station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Great Western Railway, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Newport and Milton Keynes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Newport and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gloucester Green Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Newport and Milton Keynes. Buses run twice 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 Newport to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Milton Keynes is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Milton Keynes. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Newport and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Newport to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Newport to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
£64($76)
hourly297km (184 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street2h 35m
£80($95)
hourly255km (159 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
£26($31)
twice daily229km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£36($43)
on demand208km (129 miles)

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Airports near Milton Keynes

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Milton Keynes
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Milton Keynes
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Milton Keynes