The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Milton Keynes will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:303h35Birmingham10:05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£141One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus2:304h15Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway6:45Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£151One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus4:005h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£241One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:105h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway15:10Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£251One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus6:303h35Birmingham10:05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£141One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus2:304h15Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway6:45Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£151One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:105h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway15:10Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£251One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus4:005h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£241One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 92 km
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Milton Keynes coaches for tomorrow, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h15 | 6:45 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h05 | 9:05 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 Birmingham | 3h35 | 10:05 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h00 | 15:10 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Milton Keynes
Buses from Birmingham to Milton Keynes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 92 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 92 km |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham to Milton KeynesYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Milton Keynes with National Express for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to Milton Keynes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Milton Keynes by coach. 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 coach, 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.
- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Milton Keynes
Most Birmingham to Milton Keynes buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Milton Keynes, Coachway station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Milton Keynes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Birmingham station do buses to Milton Keynes leave from?
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, 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: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre
Getting to Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station from Milton Keynes city centre
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