What is the travel distance from Northampton to Milton Keynes?

Northampton and Milton Keynes are 16 miles (25 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Northampton to Milton Keynes start their journey at Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av) and wind up at Milton Keynes Coachway. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Northampton to Milton Keynes on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55pm	North Gate Bus Station	35m	9:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:55pm	North Gate Bus Station	35m	9:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Northampton Grange Park	3h 10m	2:55am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Northampton Grange Park	3h 10m	2:55am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Northampton to Milton Keynes on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	North Gate Bus Station	25m	5:15am	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:15am	North Gate Bus Station	35m	3:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	3:15am	North Gate Bus Station	35m	3:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	4:50am	North Gate Bus Station	25m	5:15am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	35m	7:00am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Northampton to Milton Keynes on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	25m	5:00am	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:15am	North Gate Bus Station	35m	3:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	3:15am	North Gate Bus Station	35m	3:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	25m	5:00am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	35m	6:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Northampton to Milton Keynes on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	25m	5:00am	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:15am	North Gate Bus Station	35m	3:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	3:15am	North Gate Bus Station	35m	3:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	25m	5:00am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	35m	6:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Northampton 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage Duration

16 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $47	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $24	Average Duration21m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Northampton and Milton Keynes?

Stops in Northampton

A
Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av)
318 London Road (A508), Queen Eleanor Interchange (nr Parkfield Avenue), Northampton NN4
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B
Northampton Coach Station
1-3 Victoria St, Northampton NN1 3NR, UK
C
Greyfriars Bus Station
11 Bradshaw St, Northampton NN1 2HL, UK
D
Northampton Rothersthorpe
15A M1, Northampton NN4 9QY, UK
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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

4/529,724 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29724 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $15

National Express Northampton Milton Keynes recent customer reviews

overall, very pleasant. the coach leaving Northampton was a bit late but apart from that, very nice

Matthew W.

September 11, 2022

Great coach journey, although my children couldn’t the app to watch a movie. Lovely coach driver.

Michelle S.

August 20, 2018

Efficient service

Wingu L.

September 5, 2022

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

What is the travel distance from Northampton to Milton Keynes?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$14

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$14

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$14

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$14

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$13

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$14

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$14

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$14

The cheapest trip from Northampton to Milton Keynes was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $57 for a bus ticket from Northampton to Milton Keynes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-24.