How to travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Milton Keynes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a flight costs an average of €127.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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€28

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€26

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Cheapest

€127

Average price

€55

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2h 54m

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2h 24m

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30m

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3h 24m

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2h 54m

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30m

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3h 5m

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1h 5m

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2h 52m

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0.6 - 1.1kg

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of €26.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Milton Keynes:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Milton Keynes costing on average €28.

A bus is €101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Milton Keynes costing on average €127.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 5m.

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Milton Keynes including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Milton Keynes among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 28m faster (2h 24m by train vs 2h 52m by car) and roughly €27 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€28 vs €55). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Manchester to Milton Keynes

How to get from Manchester to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands TrainsC17950+Northern RailL89682
    2:06 PM2h42
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    4:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    111One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsC17950+Northern RailL89682
    2:06 PM2h42
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    4:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    111One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1369
    4:45 PM1h05
    Manchester Airport
    5:50 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    1981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsC17928+Northern RailL89685
    3:06 PM2h42
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    5:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    111One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsC18004+Northern RailL89677
    1:06 PM2h42
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    3:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsC17951 · W00221+Northern RailL89642
    6:06 PM3h29
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:35 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
    181One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:55 PM5h00
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    6:55 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM5h25
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    6:55 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    321One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1371
    6:10 PM1h05
    Manchester Airport
    7:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1379
    6:45 AM1h15
    Manchester Airport
    8:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1361
    10:50 AM1h10
    Manchester Airport
    12:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    2391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Travel to Milton Keynes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Milton Keynes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Milton Keynes including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of €26.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Milton Keynes:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Milton Keynes costing on average €28.

A bus is €101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Milton Keynes costing on average €127.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 5m.

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

The distance from Manchester to Milton Keynes is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Milton Keynes is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Milton Keynes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Milton Keynes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Lumo to go to Milton Keynes by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Milton Keynes by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Milton Keynes with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Luton, Oxford, Bicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milton Keynes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Milton Keynes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Milton Keynes is recommended to explore its main attractions, such as Bletchley Park, the Milton Keynes Museum, and the scenic parks and shopping areas.

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