How to travel from Sheffield to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Milton Keynes is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sheffield 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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Train via Tamworth High Level

Take the train to Tamworth High Level and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Sheffield and Milton Keynes is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Sheffield and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Milton Keynes is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Sheffield and Milton Keynes. 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 Sheffield and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sheffield to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Sheffield and Milton Keynes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Sheffield and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

How do I get from Sheffield to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Sheffield to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Tamworth High Level + 1 similar
2hrs
£49($58)
every 3 hours195km (121 miles)
Train2h 10m
£72($85)
hourly224km (139 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
£8($9)
every 20 mins184km (115 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£31($37)
on demand181km (112 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