4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Milton Keynes to Bristol
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 31 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Bristol will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Bristol on Wed, Feb 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 143 km distance in an average of 6 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 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 Milton Keynes to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Milton Keynes to Bristol Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Live departures
Milton Keynes to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Bristol buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NX540 · NX040 | On time 8:05 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h00 | 1:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 6h55 | 3:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
| NX440 · NX040 | On time 9:25 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 4h25 | 1:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · NX040 | On time 10:10 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 4h40 | 2:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
| NX450 · NX209 | 10:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h35 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
| 6:45 AM Milton Keynes | 7h00 | 1:45 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:10 AM Milton Keynes | 7h10 | 2:20 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:55 AM Milton Keynes | 5h45 | 4:40 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Milton Keynes | 7h05 | 11:05 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:50 PM Milton Keynes | 6h35 | 11:25 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Bristol
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Bristol run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 02:05 |
Last bus 22:30 |
FAQs: Bus from Milton Keynes to Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Clifton Suspension Bridge, an iconic 19th-century suspension bridge offering panoramic views of the Avon Gorge
- Bristol Cathedral, a historic cathedral with stunning Gothic architecture and serene gardens
- SS Great Britain, a restored 19th-century passenger steamship and museum located in the Great Western Dockyard
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, a museum featuring diverse collections of art, archaeology, and natural history
- St Nicholas Market, a vibrant market with a variety of food stalls, independent shops, and local crafts.
- Bristol Zoo Gardens, a family-friendly attraction with diverse animal exhibits
- Take a boat tour along the River Avon for unique views of the city
- Explore the street art in the Stokes Croft area, known for its vibrant murals and graffiti
- Visit the Arnolfini, a contemporary arts center with exhibitions and performances
- Enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic in Brandon Hill Park, home to the historic Cabot Tower.
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