How far is Manchester from Milton Keynes by coach?

The journey from Milton Keynes to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 118 miles (189 km).

What is the best way to go from Milton Keynes to Manchester without a car?

You can reach Manchester from Milton Keynes by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester from £17 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:35	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 50m	00:25	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	11:10	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h	14:10	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:10	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h	14:10	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	15:50	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 15m	13:20	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

117 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£16 - £76	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £28	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milton Keynes and Manchester?

Stops in Milton Keynes

A
Milton Keynes Coachway
The Coachway, Newport Pagnell MK16 0AA, UK
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B
Milton Keynes
602 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9, United Kingdom

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

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.

26 May 2024

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.

3 September 2023

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.

14 December 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester

How far is Manchester from Milton Keynes by coach?
The journey from Milton Keynes to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 118 miles (189 km).
What is the best way to go from Milton Keynes to Manchester without a car?
You can reach Manchester from Milton Keynes by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

22/11

£22

23/11

£25

Today

£22

25/11

£19

26/11

£19

27/11

£17

28/11

£19

29/11

£19

The cheapest trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

To 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 £17 to £47 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 £17, which is on 2025-11-27.