The cheapest and fastest buses from Nottingham to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Milton Keynes will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 18 buses that leave Nottingham for Milton Keynes on Mon, Mar 23, 16 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 105 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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.
NX230
NX450
NX196 · NX440
NX230
NX230
NX451
NX450
NX240
NX230
NX230Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Nottingham to Milton Keynes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
Nottingham to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Milton Keynes buses for tomorrow, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 | Delayed 8:15 AM 12:45 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h10 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 8:15 AM 1:30 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h10 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 2:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h05 | 4:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 8:15 AM 2:45 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h15 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 8:15 AM 4:45 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h25 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 8:15 AM 6:15 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 8:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h15 | 10:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 9:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h15 | 11:25 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 9:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h10 | 11:50 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX451 | 10:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h35 | 11:55 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 12:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h20 | 2:25 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 12:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h20 | 3:05 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 1:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h35 | 4:20 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX150 · NX440 | 3:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h50 | 5:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | On time 3:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h25 | 6:00 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX196 · NX440 | 6:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h35 | 9:20 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 transfer | |
NX450 | 8:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h05 | 10:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 10:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h10 | 12:55 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Milton Keynes
Buses from Nottingham to Milton Keynes run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest month Apr |
Cheapest day Thu |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Sat |
Least busy day Mon |
Best day to book ahead 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Nottingham to Milton KeynesYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Milton Keynes with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nottingham to Milton Keynes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Milton Keynes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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