The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 26 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 £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Milton Keynes to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus21:304h55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station2:25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£261One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus19:206h00Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station1:20Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£281One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus3:505h15Milton Keynes9:05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£291One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:406h05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station16:45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£301One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus8:204h55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station13:15Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£301One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:304h55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station2:25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£261One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus8:204h55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station13:15Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£301One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus3:505h15Milton Keynes9:05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£291One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus19:206h00Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station1:20Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£281One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:406h05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station16:45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£301One-way1 change
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 £8.
Distance: 92 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m 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 tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 Milton Keynes | 5h15 | 9:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 4h55 | 13:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 6h05 | 16:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 6h00 | 1:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 4h55 | 2:25 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Milton Keynes to Birmingham by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Birmingham
Buses from Milton Keynes to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 92 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 92 km |
Average bus duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
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.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Birmingham
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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