The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London 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 London to Milton Keynes will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 31 buses that leave London for Milton Keynes on Mon, Jun 22, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
FlixBus11:59 PM2h31London, Victoria Coach Station2:30 AMMilton Keynes$131One-way0 transfers
NX54010:00 PM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$141One-way0 transfers
NXA12:00 AM1h45London, Victoria Coach Station3:45 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$141One-way0 transfers
NX5413:45 PM1h55London, Victoria Coach Station5:40 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$171One-way0 transfers
NX4407:30 AM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station9:00 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$171One-way0 transfers
NX4506:30 AM1h20London, Victoria Coach Station7:50 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$171One-way0 transfers
NX5407:30 AM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station9:00 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$231One-way0 transfers
NX5408:00 PM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station9:30 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$251One-way0 transfers
NX4212:00 AM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station3:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$251One-way0 transfers
NX5418:30 PM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station10:00 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Milton Keynes costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 32m by bus vs 1h 40m by car) and save roughly $24 (€20) compared to fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $38 (€31)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
London to Milton Keynes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Live departures
London to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Milton Keynes buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h05 | 1:15 PM Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h31 | 2:30 AM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h31 | 2:30 AM Milton Keynes | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
NX421 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 3:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA1 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 3:45 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 7:50 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h35 | 10:05 AM Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h00 | 10:05 AM Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Milton Keynes
Buses from London to Milton Keynes run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London to Milton KeynesYou can travel by bus between London to Milton Keynes with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Milton Keynes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- 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 London to Milton Keynes
Most London to Milton Keynes buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Milton Keynes, Coachway station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Milton Keynes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to Milton Keynes leave from?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria 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: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station from Milton Keynes city centre
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