How to travel from York to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance260km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Milton Keynes

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from York to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween York and Milton Keynes

Transport options from York to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 25m
£38($45)
every 30 mins383km (238 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street2h 40m
£95($110)
hourly303km (188 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly3hrs
£69($82)
every 2 hours326km (203 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 55m
£240($285)
hourly479km (297 miles)
Bus
4h 5m
£9($11)
once daily274km (170 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£46($54)
on demand260km (162 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