4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London 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 London to Milton Keynes will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 24 buses that leave London for Milton Keynes every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 73 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Milton Keynes coaches for today, Thursday 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX540 | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 20:45 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 20:30 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 21:30 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 23:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 23:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX422 | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 00:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h26 | 01:25 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 20 February | |||||
| NX421 | 02:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 03:30 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA1 | 02:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 03:45 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX450 | 06:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h20 | 07:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 09:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | Delayed 12:00 07:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h40 | 09:10 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | Delayed 12:00 08:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 10:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | Delayed 12:00 09:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h35 | 11:05 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX550 | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 12:15 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | Delayed 12:00 11:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 12:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | On time 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 13:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | On time 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 14:55 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | On time 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 16:10 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | On time 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 17:05 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | On time 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 18:10 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX451 | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 18:25 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX550 | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 19:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | On time 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 18:55 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | On time 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h40 | 19:40 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | On time 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 20:45 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | On time 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 21:30 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | On time 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h30 | 23:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Milton Keynes
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Buses from London to Milton Keynes run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 73 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 73 km |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London to Milton KeynesYou can travel by bus between London to Milton Keynes with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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National Express
Buses from London to Milton Keynes
Bus travel from London to Milton Keynes is fast and convenient on one of the 16 daily departures operated by National Express. The first service of the day leaves at 7:30 a.m. and the last at 11:59 p.m. Travel time for the 46-mile journey ranges from 1 hour and 20 minutes to 2 hours and 5 minutes. Coaches to Milton Keynes depart from Victoria Coach Station in Central London which is easily reached by tube, bus or taxi. National Express buses to Milton Keynes arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway on the eastern edge of the city. Passengers can continue into town by taking the Park & Ride bus service to Milton Keynes Shopping Centre.
Taking the Bus from London
National Express services depart from London Victoria coach station which is conveniently located in the heart of London with good transport links to the rest of the Capital and the South-West at large. Victoria underground station is served by the District and Circle Lines as well as a number of London bus routes connecting the City and West End.
Getting into Milton Keynes by Bus
Milton Keynes Coachway is situated out of town to the north east; in truth it is not the most convenient location but local bus services do run into the centre of Milton Keynes. These buses are affordable but passengers unfamiliar with this new town should factor in a further 20 minutes after arrival to reach thecentre:mk for shopping and entertainment or half an hour for the business district.
FAQs: London to Milton Keynes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London and Milton Keynes
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- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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