The distance between Stirling and Milton Keynes is around 546km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 12 different ways to get from Stirling to Milton Keynes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Milton Keynes → Stirling if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Milton Keynes Central.
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Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Milton Keynes Central.
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Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
There are several options for getting from Stirling to Milton Keynes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Stirling and Milton Keynes is around 546km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (310 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Stirling and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stirling to Milton Keynes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Crewe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Stirling and Milton Keynes. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Stirling and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Stirling and Milton Keynes. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 3h 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 Stirling and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 596km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Edinburgh Park, plane + 6 similar | 2h 50m | £100($120) | hourly | 546km (339 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 2h 55m | £88($105) | hourly | 569km (354 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly | 3h 15m | £160($185) | hourly | 622km (386 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 15m | £105($125) | hourly | 590km (367 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 3h 25m | £250($295) | every 20 mins | 723km (449 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 3h 30m | £225($265) | hourly | 694km (431 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 3h 40m | £110($135) | every 30 mins | 740km (460 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 50m | £155($185) | every 2 hours | 615km (382 miles) |
Train via Haymarket | 5h 45m | £160($190) | every 4 hours | 627km (389 miles) |
Train via Rugby | 6h 40m | £52($61) | 6 times a week | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | £23($27) | twice daily | 619km (384 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £105($120) | on demand | 596km (371 miles) |
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