The distance between Portsmouth and Milton Keynes is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Milton Keynes Central.
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Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Midsummer Boulevard.
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There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 5h 10m. 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 Portsmouth and Milton Keynes is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (87 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Portsmouth and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
South Western Railway, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Portsmouth and Milton Keynes. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Portsmouth and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gloucester Green Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Milton Keynes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Portsmouth and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 190km (118 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 Portsmouth to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | £47($56) | every 30 mins | 201km (125 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £25($30) | every 20 mins | 203km (126 miles) |
Bus via Heathrow Airport London T2,3 | 5h 10m | £13($15) | every 4 hours | 242km (150 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £33($39) | on demand | 190km (118 miles) |
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London Midland
The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.