The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds 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 Leeds to Milton Keynes will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 12 buses that leave Leeds for Milton Keynes every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
FlixBus5:154h50Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)10:05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:004h45Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)6:45Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£131One-way0 changes
NX5616:153h15Leeds, Coach Station9:30Milton Keynes, Coachway£171One-way0 changes
NX2406:155h00Leeds, Coach Station11:15Milton Keynes, Coachway£221One-way0 changes
NX56112:203h00Leeds, Coach Station15:20Milton Keynes, Coachway£221One-way0 changes
NX56119:002h50Leeds, Coach Station21:50Milton Keynes, Coachway£251One-way0 changes
NX42618:002h50Leeds, Coach Station20:50Milton Keynes, Coachway£251One-way0 changes
NX5619:302h55Leeds, Coach Station12:25Milton Keynes, Coachway£241One-way0 changes
NX42610:302h55Leeds, Coach Station13:25Milton Keynes, Coachway£301One-way0 changes
NX59116:303h00Leeds, Coach Station19:30Milton Keynes, Coachway£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leeds to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 202 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leeds to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Milton Keynes coaches for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX561 | 13:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h00 | 16:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | 15:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h00 | 18:15 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX591 | 16:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h00 | 19:30 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | 18:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h50 | 20:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX561 | 19:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h50 | 21:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 0:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 4h20 | 4:40 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 4h45 | 6:45 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 4h50 | 10:05 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 6:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 5h00 | 11:15 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX561 | 6:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h15 | 9:30 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX561 | 9:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h55 | 12:25 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | 10:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h55 | 13:25 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Milton Keynes
Buses from Leeds to Milton Keynes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 202 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 202 km |
Average bus duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Leeds to Milton KeynesYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Milton Keynes with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds to Milton Keynes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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.
- 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
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Milton Keynes
Most Leeds to Milton Keynes buses use the Leeds, Coach Station to Milton Keynes, Coachway station pair, with some services arriving at Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park). Use this guide to compare Leeds and Milton Keynes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds, Coach Station from Leeds city centre
Getting to Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) from Leeds city centre
Getting to Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station from Milton Keynes city centre
Most popular bus connections from Leeds
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