How far is Manchester from Milton Keynes?

The distance between the two cities is 118 miles (189 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes?

Most of the buses traveling from Manchester to Milton Keynes leave from Coach Station and arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Milton Keynes on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45pm	Coach Station	3h 15m	8:00pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Coach Station	2h 50m	10:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	3:45pm	Coach Station	3h 20m	7:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Coach Station	3h 20m	7:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Coach Station	3h 20m	7:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Milton Keynes on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:10pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 45m	2:55pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	9:55am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 35m	12:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 55m	6:40am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 55m	6:40am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Coach Station	2h 55m	8:10am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Milton Keynes on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 45m	9:25am	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	9:55am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 35m	12:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 55m	6:40am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 55m	6:40am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Coach Station	2h 55m	8:10am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Milton Keynes on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 20m	6:35pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	9:55am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 35m	12:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 55m	6:40am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 55m	6:40am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Coach Station	2h 55m	8:10am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Milton Keynes on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	4h 55m	5:00am	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	9:55am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 35m	12:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 55m	6:40am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 55m	6:40am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Coach Station	2h 55m	8:10am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Milton Keynes on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	4h 55m	5:00am	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	9:30am	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 55m	6:40am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 55m	6:40am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Coach Station	2h 50m	8:30am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Milton Keynes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Milton Keynes. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

117 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $57	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $38	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Milton Keynes?

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

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,730 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to users, the service is generally appreciated for being on time and offering good value. Many found their journeys smooth and satisfying overall. However, there were mentions of cleanliness issues with some buses not meeting expectations, as well as a slightly late departure in one instance.

National Express Manchester Milton Keynes recent customer reviews

I did not like the way the driver commanded me when i boarded in Manchester to sit at the back yet i was sitting at the front and gave someone else my seat. I felt it's cos of my originality and gave the the seat to someone of the same origin and therefore not any member of my family will ever use your buses again.

George N.

May 23, 2023

Very satisfying... was little bit cold in the bus but luckily had extra jacket to cover myself.. apart of that very good experience

Martina C.

June 3, 2022

On time , best price , Good Service

Arun R.

October 2, 2025

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

How far is Manchester from Milton Keynes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$28

11/23

$28

Today

$28

11/25

$24

11/26

$24

11/27

$23

11/28

$28

11/29

$21

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Milton Keynes was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Milton Keynes, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $61 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Milton Keynes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-29.