The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southampton to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 39 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Southampton 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 Southampton to Milton Keynes will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Southampton to Milton Keynes you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach and train for Southampton to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 134 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Southampton to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Milton Keynes coaches for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:15 Southampton | 4h40 | 20:55 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 5h55 | 13:10 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Southampton to Milton Keynes
Buses from Southampton to Milton Keynes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:46, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 134 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 134 km |
Average bus duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 01:46 |
Last bus 22:00 |
FAQs: Southampton to Milton Keynes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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.

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