4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Birmingham will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 5 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Birmingham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.
1:351h40Milton Keynes3:15Birmingham£71One-way0 changes- 22:251h30Milton Keynes23:55Birmingham£71One-way0 changes
12:151h30Milton Keynes13:45Birmingham£181One-way0 changes- 18:002h20Milton Keynes20:20Birmingham£211One-way0 changes
- 20:304h55Milton Keynes1:25Birmingham£231One-way0 changes
- 22:251h30Milton Keynes23:55Birmingham£71One-way0 changes
- 12:151h30Milton Keynes13:45Birmingham£181One-way0 changes
- 1:351h40Milton Keynes3:15Birmingham£71One-way0 changes
- 18:002h20Milton Keynes20:20Birmingham£211One-way0 changes
- 20:304h55Milton Keynes1:25Birmingham£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Birmingham 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 14m. 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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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milton Keynes to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Birmingham coaches for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 5h10 | 2:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:40 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 5h35 | 3:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
| NX541 | 22:05 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h25 | 23:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 22:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 2h20 | 0:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 21 July | |||||
| 1:35 Milton Keynes | 1h40 | 3:15 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:15 Milton Keynes | 1h30 | 13:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:00 Milton Keynes | 2h20 | 20:20 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Birmingham
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Birmingham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 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 30m.
Distance 92 km |
Average bus duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Stagecoach East, Uno, Arriva UK from Milton Keynes to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Milton Keynes to Birmingham with Stagecoach East, Uno, Arriva UK for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Birmingham
Most Milton Keynes to Birmingham buses use the Milton Keynes, Coachway to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station from Milton Keynes city centre
Which Birmingham station do buses from Milton Keynes arrive at?
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
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