How to get to Buckingham

Buckingham is in the heart of south-east England, a thriving market town 50 miles from London and 20 miles from Oxford.

By road

The University of Buckingham is situated in the centre of Buckingham, and has three campus sites all within one mile of each other, at Hunter Street, Chandos Road and Verney Park, all of which are easily accessed via the UK motorway network.

The University’s postcode (MK18 1EG) takes you to Hunter Street, where The Vinson Building is located.

To get to Hunter Street, see the following directions:

From the M1 (Southbound): leave the motorway at Junction 15 and join the A508 west/south, signposted Stony Stratford. Continue along this road for approx 9 miles to a large roundabout at its junction with the A5. At this roundabout take the third exit onto the A422 and continue for approx 7 miles to Buckingham. At the first roundabout on the outskirts of Buckingham, take the first exit onto the Buckingham by-pass and continue to the third roundabout (Tesco), taking the third exit onto London Road. Travel along this road for about ½ mile and take the second left turning into Chandos Road. Continue along Chandos Road following the road round into Station Road, and at the T junction turn right into Hunter Street. Follow signs to car park.

From the M1 (Northbound): leave the motorway at Junction 13 taking the A421 westward. Keep following the A421, signposted to Buckingham over at least 14 roundabouts across Milton Keynes, and then keep following the A421 for another 7 or so miles, passing signs to Great Horwood and Thornborough, until finally joining and turning left onto the Buckingham by-pass. At the next roundabout (Tesco) take the third exit onto London Road. Travel along this road for about ½ mile and take the second left turning into Chandos Road. Continue along Chandos Road following the road round into Station Road, and at the T junction turn right into Hunter Street. Follow signs to car park.

From the M40 (Southbound and Northbound, avoiding Bicester): Leave the motorway at Junction 10 and join the A43, signposted Northampton, Silverstone. Continue along this road for approx 4 miles and at the first roundabout take the third exit onto the A421, signposted Finmere, Buckingham. Continue along this road for approx 8 miles and at the fifth roundabout (Tesco) take the first exit onto London Road. Travel along this road for about ½ mile and take the second left turning into Chandos Road. Continue along Chandos Road following the road round into Station Road, and at the T junction turn right into Hunter Street. Follow signs to car park.

By rail

Buckingham’s nearest railway station, Milton Keynes, is a mere 15-20 minutes away by taxi or coach. It is on the main West Coast line so is served by direct trains from everywhere from London to Glasgow. The frequent “Virgin Euston” service takes you from the heart of London in just 40 minutes.

When you arrive at Milton Keynes Central station, you can take the X5 coach towards Oxford. Buckingham (town centre) is the first stop after about 20 minutes. X5 coaches run every 30 minutes throughout the day. The Hunter Street campus is about a 10 minutes walk from the bus stop.

Taxis from Milton Keynes to Buckingham cost between £15 and £25.