- Must visit
Bletchley Park
World-famous codebreaking museum at Bletchley Park, where Second World War intelligence work changed history and computing forever.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 19 m
Buses on Sep 19
25
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford 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 Oxford to Milton Keynes will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 25 buses from Oxford to Milton Keynes, including 25 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
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NX737Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Milton Keynes costing on average $90.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.67. The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator West Midlands Trains | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator West Midlands Trains | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $107 |
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Milton Keynes buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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UCX5 | 9:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h55 | 11:25 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 10:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h55 | 12:25 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
NX737 | 12:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h15 | 2:05 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | 4:05 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h15 | 5:20 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | 6:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h15 | 7:45 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 6:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 8:50 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 7:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 9:50 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | 8:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h25 | 9:55 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 8:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 10:50 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 9:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 11:50 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 10:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 12:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | 11:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h25 | 1:05 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 11:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 1:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 12:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 2:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 1:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 3:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | 2:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h25 | 3:30 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 2:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 3:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 5:50 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | 4:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h25 | 6:05 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 5:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 7:00 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 6:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 8:00 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | 6:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h25 | 8:15 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 7:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 8:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h55 | 9:55 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 9:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1h55 | 10:55 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Oxford to Milton Keynes run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Milton Keynes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milton Keynes trip today.
World-famous codebreaking museum at Bletchley Park, where Second World War intelligence work changed history and computing forever.
Modern museum on computer history with working machines, interactive displays, and strong links to Britain’s digital innovation story.
Hands-on museum telling Milton Keynes’ story from ancient settlement to new town development through archaeology and social history.
Flagship city centre park with sculptures, formal spaces, and broad views, ideal for walking and experiencing Milton Keynes’ planned landscape.
Lakeside park and watersports area with redways, birdlife, and open views, one of the city’s best outdoor recreation spots.
Historic market town high street with pubs, independent shops, and coaching-era character, popular for strolling and local atmosphere.
A Bedfordshire specialty from the county next to Milton Keynes: suet pastry filled with chopped meat, onion and stock, traditionally steamed in a basin.
A historic Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire dish of beef steak slowly braised with onions and herbs. It reflects the region's hearty farmhouse cooking.
A soft white cheese historically made in Buckinghamshire and nearby counties. Mild and creamy, it is a classic local dairy product with deep regional roots.
Refined modern British restaurant with tasting menus and polished service. A strong choice for fine dining in Milton Keynes.
Popular canal-side pub known for cask ales, British classics and relaxed waterside views in nearby Stoke Bruerne.
Lively independent pizzeria and bar in Stony Stratford, praised for Neapolitan-style pizzas, cocktails and a casual social atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are mid-range, local buses are reasonable, and central London day trips can raise daily costs.
Restaurants may add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Taxis often round up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.

Most Oxford to Milton Keynes buses use the Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes, Coachway station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Milton Keynes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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