The distance between York and Milton Keynes is around 260km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from York 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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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Milton Keynes Central.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train 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 York to Milton Keynes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between York and Milton Keynes is around 260km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from York and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Euston station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
LNER, Grand Central, London Midland, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between York and Milton Keynes. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 25m, 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 York and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from York to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.
National Express run regular bus services between York and Milton Keynes. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 York and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 260km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 25m | £38($45) | every 30 mins | 383km (238 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 2h 40m | £95($110) | hourly | 303km (188 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 3hrs | £69($82) | every 2 hours | 326km (203 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £240($285) | hourly | 479km (297 miles) |
Bus | 4h 5m | £9($11) | once daily | 274km (170 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £46($54) | on demand | 260km (162 miles) |
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The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.