How to travel from Stirling to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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.

12 routes found

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.

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Train to Edinburgh Park, plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance596km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Milton Keynes

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Stirling to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane + 6 similar
2h 50m
£100($120)
hourly546km (339 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane2h 55m
£88($105)
hourly569km (354 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly3h 15m
£160($185)
hourly622km (386 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
£105($125)
hourly590km (367 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 25m
£250($295)
every 20 mins723km (449 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane3h 30m
£225($265)
hourly694km (431 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 40m
£110($135)
every 30 mins740km (460 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 50m
£155($185)
every 2 hours615km (382 miles)
Train via Haymarket5h 45m
£160($190)
every 4 hours627km (389 miles)
Train via Rugby6h 40m
£52($61)
6 times a week619km (385 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
£23($27)
twice daily619km (384 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£105($120)
on demand596km (371 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