Birmingham to Milton Keynes bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Milton Keynes

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$20

Average price

$27

Fastest journey

3 h 35 m

Average duration

4 h 29 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

92 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Milton Keynes will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Milton Keynes without transferring at least once.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 AM3h35
    Birmingham
    10:05 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 AM4h15
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    6:45 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 AM5h05
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    9:05 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM5h00
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    3:10 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    $351One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Milton Keynes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 57 miles (92 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$23

Average price

Cheapest

$28

Average price

$38

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 5m

Average total duration

1h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 19m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

Most popular bus company

West Midlands Trains

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Milton Keynes:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Milton Keynes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Milton Keynes among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by National Express.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Birmingham to Milton Keynes Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:30AM
Arrival Time
05:45AM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30AM
Arrival Time
03:50AM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:30AM
Arrival Time
04:05AM
Duration
1h35
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$10
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:15AM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:25AM
Arrival Time
05:00AM
Duration
1h35
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:35AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:45AM
Arrival Time
07:00AM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
06:40AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:30AM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
1h35
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$11
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:45AM
Arrival Time
09:25AM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
09:50AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
12:00PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:55AM
Arrival Time
11:15AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:10AM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:15PM
Arrival Time
04:45PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55PM
Arrival Time
04:15PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
05:20PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
07:15PM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
06:35PM
Duration
1h35
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
07:50PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:50PM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
09:30PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:50PM
Arrival Time
06:05AM
Duration
7h15
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$41

Live departures

Birmingham to Milton Keynes bus times

The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Milton Keynes buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
4h15
6:45 AM Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
5h05
9:05 AM Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM Birmingham
3h35
10:05 AM Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
5h00
3:10 PM Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station1 transfer

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Why should you book Birmingham to Milton Keynes buses with Omio?

National Express operates all buses services from Birmingham to Milton Keynes.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes

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Buses from Birmingham to Milton Keynes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by train.

There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 1h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $10 (€8)
Distance
57 miles (92 km)
Average bus duration
1h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
$10 (€8)
Buses per day
5
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
1h 20m
First bus
12:01 AM
Last bus
11:50 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $10 (€8)

Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham to Milton KeynesYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Milton Keynes with National Express for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€11)
National Express frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Milton Keynes can start from as little as $10 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Birmingham to Milton Keynes is $23 (€19) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is 1h 20m to travel the 57 miles (92 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Birmingham to Milton Keynes with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Milton Keynes. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Birmingham and Milton Keynes and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Milton Keynes from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Milton Keynes including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Birmingham to Milton Keynes depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Birmingham to Milton Keynes:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Birmingham to Milton Keynes:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Birmingham nor Milton Keynes are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Milton Keynes among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Milton Keynes, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas like shopping centers and train stations. Scam concerns include unofficial taxi services that overcharge, so it’s advisable to use licensed cabs or reputable ride-hailing apps. Additionally, travelers should be wary of distraction scams in busy public places. Standard safety precautions, such as securing personal belongings and verifying transport providers, help prevent common issues.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Milton Keynes

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

Departure bus stations in Birmingham
Arrival bus stations in Milton Keynes

Which Birmingham station do buses to Milton Keynes leave from?

Buses from Birmingham to Milton Keynes leave from Birmingham, Coach Station. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Birmingham city centre at Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DD, United Kingdom.
Birmingham, Coach StationMill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DD, United KingdomWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre

Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus4, 97, 6, X2, 3, 97A, 2, 4A, 5, X1 · 4m · $2 · every ~191 min
X2, 4A, X1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5 · 13m · $2 · every ~149 min

Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services

Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.

Birmingham, Great Charles Street QueenswayBirmingham Great Charles Street Queensway, Great Charles Street Queensway 145, B3 3LT
City-centre transport

Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre

Bus822, X8, 12, 24, 126, 13, 23, X10, 829, 9 · 2m · $2 · every ~153 min
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