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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to London
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to London 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 London will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 5 buses that leave Milton Keynes for London 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 73 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 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to London 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 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 73 km
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Milton Keynes to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to London coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 16:00 Milton Keynes | 2h10 | 18:10 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:50 Milton Keynes | 2h00 | 18:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:10 Milton Keynes | 4h00 | 23:10 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:30 Milton Keynes | 1h45 | 22:15 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:59 Milton Keynes | 5h46 | 04:45 London | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to London
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Buses from Milton Keynes to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 73 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 73 km |
Average bus duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express from Milton Keynes to LondonYou can travel by bus between Milton Keynes to London with National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Coaches from Milton Keynes to London
Regular buses operate between Milton Keynes and London throughout the week, but there are no services at weekends. National Express operate the service from Milton Keynes to London, and all coaches depart from Milton Keynes Coachway. The fastest journey time is two hours 14 minutes and all services require one change.
Which coach companies travel from Milton Keynes to London?
The coach service from Milton Keynes Coachway to London is operated by National Express, but passengers needing to travel from Milton Keynes town centre will need to take the non-stop Arriva bus 300 to the coach station, which is situated close to junction 14 of the M1 motorway.
How long is the coach from Milton Keynes to London?
The fastest coach journeys from Milton Keynes to London take two hours 14 minutes, while the longest journey time is three hours. Buses run from 5:20 a.m. until just before 10:00 p.m. on a daily basis; however, there are no coaches from Milton Keynes to London over the weekend.
How many coaches are there from Milton Keynes to London?
There are 13 weekday coaches operating from Milton Keynes to London, but no services are offered over weekends. The earliest coach leaves Milton Keynes at 5:20 a.m. and arrives at London Victoria Coach Station at 8:20 a.m. More coaches are timetabled during the early morning and late evening commute periods.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Milton Keynes to London?
Departure bus station: The direct National Express coach service to London departs from Milton Keynes Coachway, with connecting services from Milton Keynes town centre provided by Arriva. Milton Keynes Coachway is open 24/7, and ticketing is available from the on-site ticket office or automated ticketing machines. The coach station has an on-site coffee shop, charging points, ATMs and payphones, and is located on Coachway Road in Newport Pagnell.
Arrival bus station: All buses from Milton Keynes arrive at London Victoria Coach Station, which provides 24-hour opening and has a left luggage facility. The coach station is situated on Buckingham Palace Road, which is about 10 minutes' walk from Victoria Underground Station. Facilities at the coach station include charging points, an eatery and coffee shop, newsagent, ATM and payphones. There is an on-site ticket office which is open until 9:00 p.m. daily, and automated ticket machines are also available.
FAQs: Milton Keynes to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and London
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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