The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Buses per day
55
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol 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 Bristol to Milton Keynes will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
To travel from Bristol to Milton Keynes you need to make at least one change.
NX040 · NX440
NX040 · NX440
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX200 · NX230
NX202 · NX230
NX200 · NX230
NX202 · NX230
NX040 · NX440Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 143 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Milton Keynes coaches for tomorrow, Friday 20 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h40 | 09:15 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX440 | Delayed 07:45 03:45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h15 | 09:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h20 | 10:55 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 09:45 Milton Keynes | 1 change | |
NX200 · NX230 | Delayed 04:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 11:25 11:25Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX230 | Delayed 05:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 11:25 11:25Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h00 | 13:05 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h20 | 12:25 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h00 | 13:10 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 7h55 | 14:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 6h50 | 13:05 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 6h10 | 12:25 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX550 | Delayed 07:45 06:40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h35 | 12:15 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h10 | 14:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX230 | On time 08:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h35 | 12:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX540 | On time 08:25 Bristol, University Queens Road | 6h30 | 14:55 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX540 | On time 08:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h20 | 13:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h10 | 16:10 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
NX200 · NX230 | On time 09:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 14:10 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 6h55 | 16:10 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX540 | On time 09:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h25 | 14:55 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 7h10 | 17:10 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h30 | 15:45 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h40 | 17:10 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX540 | On time 10:35 Bristol, University Queens Road | 6h30 | 17:05 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX200 · NX230 | On time 11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h35 | 15:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX540 | On time 11:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h35 | 17:05 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX230 | On time 12:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 17:10 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h30 | 17:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX502 · NX540 | Delayed 15:55 12:30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h40 | 18:10 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX540 | On time 12:50 Bristol, University Queens Road | 6h05 | 18:55 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX200 · NX240 | 13:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h20 | 18:20 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h35 | 19:35 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 6h20 | 19:35 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX540 | On time 13:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h40 | 18:55 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h55 | 20:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX540 | On time 14:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h25 | 19:40 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX440 | On time 14:20 Bristol, University Queens Road | 6h10 | 20:30 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:15 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 7h05 | 22:20 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX200 · NX230 | On time 15:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h05 | 20:20 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 20:35 Milton Keynes | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX540 | On time 16:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h15 | 21:30 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h35 | 21:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX230 | On time 16:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h15 | 21:45 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX540 | On time 17:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h15 | 23:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX440 | On time 19:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 23:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX440 | On time 20:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h55 | 01:25 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX421 | On time 21:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h15 | 03:30 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Milton Keynes
Buses from Bristol to Milton Keynes run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 143 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 143 km |
Average bus duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Bristol to Milton KeynesYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Milton Keynes with FlixBus for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bristol to Milton Keynes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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