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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Milton Keynes Coachway | Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Milton Keynes Coachway | Coach Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Milton Keynes Coachway | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
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Compare 2 ways to go from Milton Keynes to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$29 - $81 | Average Duration3h 5m | 5kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$27 - $51 | Average Duration2h 40m | 8kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Milton Keynes and Manchester?
Stops in Milton Keynes
- AThe Coachway, Newport Pagnell MK16 0AA, UK
- B
Milton Keynes
602 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9, United Kingdom
Stops in Manchester
- B16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
- CShudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
- D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK - E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK - F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom
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Customers have expressed satisfaction with the overall service, highlighting enjoyable and amazing journeys. However, some reviews mention that certain seats were marked as reserved but remained unoccupied throughout the trip. Additionally, there was a delay of about 45 minutes on one occasion.
National Express Milton Keynes Manchester recent customer reviews
The journey was delayed for about 45 minutes but the overall experience was great
Marcus O.
Didn't enjoy the fact that people had put 'reserved' notes on the seat next to them so that we could not use that seat even though throughout the journey those seats remained unoccupied
Cyril G.
Not good service was supposed to go to Manchester airport instead I was dropped in city centre and had to pay 40pound for a taxi to airport.
Lee D.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Milton Keynes to Manchester by bus
What is the distance between Milton Keynes and Manchester?
Milton Keynes and Manchester are 189 km (118 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Milton Keynes to Manchester?
Buses departing from Milton Keynes Coachway in Milton Keynes will take you to Manchester Airport in Manchester.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $31To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $31 to $86 for a bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-27.
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