Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 25 m
Buses on 05 Sept
29
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 £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 29 buses from Milton Keynes to Birmingham, including 20 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 92 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 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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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NX541Omio 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 an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 92 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Birmingham:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Birmingham costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £12. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Birmingham coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 Bressingham Gate | 5h15 | 9:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 5h40 | 12:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 5h05 | 13:25 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 | 13:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 6h20 | 19:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 4h55 | 23:55 Birmingham | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 6h15 | 1:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 5h10 | 2:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 5h40 | 3:10 Birmingham | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:40 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 5h35 | 3:15 Birmingham | 1 change | |
NX422 | 0:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h40 | 2:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 4 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 25m.
Distance 92 km |
Average bus duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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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.

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.
Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a cafe and a snack bar in the station.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTM available in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station.
Available at Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station: Station is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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