The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Milton Keynes will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 20 buses that leave Liverpool for Milton Keynes on Mon, Mar 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
NX550
NX550
NX421
NX550 · NX707
NX171 · NX540
NX171 · NX540
NX550
NX171 · NX540
NX170 · NX540
NX550Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Liverpool to Milton Keynes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:48AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 6h37 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:33AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:17AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:28AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:32AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:43PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:47PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:23PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h37 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:27PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Liverpool to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Milton Keynes buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 · NX540 | Delayed 7:15 PM 5:25 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 4h05 | 9:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | On time 5:30 AM Liverpool, University | 4h00 | 9:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | 5:33 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h57 | 9:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX550 · NX707 | Delayed 10:10 AM 6:25 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 5h35 | 12:00 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | Delayed 7:15 PM 8:05 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 4h25 | 12:30 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | On time 8:13 AM Liverpool, University | 4h17 | 12:30 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | 8:17 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 4h13 | 12:30 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX171 · NX540 | On time 9:28 AM Liverpool, University | 5h27 | 2:55 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX171 · NX540 | 9:32 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 5h23 | 2:55 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX550 | 10:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 4h20 | 2:30 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 · NX590 | On time 12:10 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h15 | 6:25 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | Delayed 7:15 PM 1:35 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 5h15 | 6:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | On time 1:43 PM Liverpool, University | 5h07 | 6:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | 1:47 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 5h03 | 6:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX550 | 4:05 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 4h15 | 8:20 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 · NX707 | On time 7:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 8h35 | 3:50 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX171 · NX422 | On time 9:23 PM Liverpool, University | 7h37 | 5:00 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX171 · NX422 | 9:27 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 7h33 | 5:00 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX423 · NX422 | 11:40 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 5h20 | 5:00 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
NX421 | 1:45 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 4h55 | 6:40 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX540 | On time 2:40 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h45 | 9:25 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | 2:45 AM Liverpool, University | 6h40 | 9:25 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | 2:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 6h37 | 9:25 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | On time 7:50 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 4h40 | 12:30 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Milton Keynes
Buses from Liverpool to Milton Keynes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Liverpool to Milton KeynesYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Milton Keynes with FlixBus for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Liverpool to Milton Keynes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Liverpool to Milton Keynes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Costa Coffee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
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