How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Milton Keynes is around 91km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Milton Keynes by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Milton KeynesStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

London Midland

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Sainsbury's and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Taxi 247 Cirencester

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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance91km (56 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Milton Keynes by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Milton Keynes is around 91km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 67km (42 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Milton Keynes is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon 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.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

London Midland, Vintage Trains and Avanti West Coast run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Milton Keynes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Sainsbury's and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Stagecoach Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Milton Keynes. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 91km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).

How do I get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Milton Keynes

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
£30($36)
hourly141km (87 miles)
Bus
3hrs
£13($15)
every 3 hours124km (77 miles)
Taxi
1h 5m
£135($160)
on demand91km (56 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
£16($19)
on demand91km (56 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