The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
4
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester 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 Leicester to Milton Keynes will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 4 buses that leave Leicester for Milton Keynes on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 71 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 12 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €42.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€42 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Milton Keynes buses for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:40 AM Leicester | 2h12 | 10:52 AM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Leicester | 2h04 | 11:24 AM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 AM Leicester | 1h53 | 12:48 PM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Leicester | 1h50 | 1:50 PM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Milton Keynes
Buses from Leicester to Milton Keynes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€42) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:56, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€42) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 23m |
First bus 01:56 |
Last bus 22:45 |
FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Milton Keynes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.

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