- Must visit
Bletchley Park
World-famous codebreaking museum at Bletchley Park, where Second World War intelligence work changed history and computing forever.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$16
Fastest journey on Sep 19
25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
25 m
Buses on Sep 19
16
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bedford to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Milton Keynes will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 16 buses from Bedford to Milton Keynes, including 16 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 22 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UCX5Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Milton Keynes costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 50m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (25m by bus vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Megabus, Stagecoach East, Uno.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Avanti West Coast | Departure Time 07:32AM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Avanti West Coast | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Avanti West Coast | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Avanti West Coast | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator West Midlands Trains | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Avanti West Coast | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator West Midlands Trains | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator West Midlands Trains | Departure Time 11:14PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Milton Keynes buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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UCX5 | 4:05 AM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 4:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 5:05 AM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 5:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 6:05 AM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 6:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 7:05 AM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 7:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 8:15 AM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 8:40 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 9:15 AM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 9:40 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 10:15 AM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 10:40 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 11:15 AM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 11:40 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 12:15 PM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 12:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 1:15 PM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 1:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 2:15 PM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 2:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 3:15 PM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 3:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 4:15 PM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 4:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 5:25 PM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 5:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 6:25 PM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 6:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 7:55 PM Bedford, Bus Station | 0h25 | 8:20 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bedford to Milton Keynes run on average 19 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average bus duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Milton Keynes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milton Keynes trip today.
World-famous codebreaking museum at Bletchley Park, where Second World War intelligence work changed history and computing forever.
Modern museum on computer history with working machines, interactive displays, and strong links to Britain’s digital innovation story.
Hands-on museum telling Milton Keynes’ story from ancient settlement to new town development through archaeology and social history.
Flagship city centre park with sculptures, formal spaces, and broad views, ideal for walking and experiencing Milton Keynes’ planned landscape.
Lakeside park and watersports area with redways, birdlife, and open views, one of the city’s best outdoor recreation spots.
Historic market town high street with pubs, independent shops, and coaching-era character, popular for strolling and local atmosphere.
A Bedfordshire specialty from the county next to Milton Keynes: suet pastry filled with chopped meat, onion and stock, traditionally steamed in a basin.
A historic Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire dish of beef steak slowly braised with onions and herbs. It reflects the region's hearty farmhouse cooking.
A soft white cheese historically made in Buckinghamshire and nearby counties. Mild and creamy, it is a classic local dairy product with deep regional roots.
Refined modern British restaurant with tasting menus and polished service. A strong choice for fine dining in Milton Keynes.
Popular canal-side pub known for cask ales, British classics and relaxed waterside views in nearby Stoke Bruerne.
Lively independent pizzeria and bar in Stony Stratford, praised for Neapolitan-style pizzas, cocktails and a casual social atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are mid-range, local buses are reasonable, and central London day trips can raise daily costs.
Restaurants may add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Taxis often round up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Milton Keynes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milton Keynes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bedford to Milton Keynes buses use the Bedford, Bus Station to Milton Keynes, Coachway station pair. Use this guide to compare Bedford and Milton Keynes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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