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Cities Near Milton Keynes

Cities near Milton Keynes, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bedford, Dunstable, Northampton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Milton Keynes, UK is Bedford, about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Bedford14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Dunstable15 mi / 24 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Northampton15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Aylesbury16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Wellingborough18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Hemel Hempstead24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Stevenage25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
High Wycombe29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Oxford29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Rugby31 mi / 50 km56 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Milton Keynes

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bedford, Dunstable, Northampton, Aylesbury, Wellingborough. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Milton Keynes include Bedford, Dunstable, Northampton, Aylesbury, Wellingborough. The closest is Bedford, about 14 miles (22 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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