What is the distance between Milton Keynes and Manchester?

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

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

If you're headed to Manchester from Milton Keynes, chances are that your bus will depart from Milton Keynes Coachway and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John Rylands Library, Ordsall Hall, Jodrell Bank, Chester Zoo and City Centre Cruises.

Bus Milton Keynes to Manchester from $21 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Manchester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	1:45am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:15am	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	12:20pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	12:20pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	12:20pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 15m	1:20pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Manchester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 50m	12:25am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	1:45am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Manchester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05am	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 45m	12:50pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	11:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	1:45am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Manchester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	4h 50m	5:10pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	11:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	1:45am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Manchester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	8:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	11:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	1:45am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Manchester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	1:45am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	6:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Manchester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	11:55pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	1:45am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Manchester on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:05pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	1:45am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	6:05am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milton Keynes to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, 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$20 - $97	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $36	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

4/529,731 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.

May 26, 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.

September 3, 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.

December 14, 2022

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

What is the distance between Milton Keynes and Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$31

11/24

$28

Today

$24

11/26

$24

11/27

$24

11/28

$26

11/29

$24

11/30

$24

The cheapest trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $59 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 $24 which is on 2025-11-26.