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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Milton Keynes from various bus operators like National Express, Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry for the next days.

today

$29

tomorrow

$29

Monday

$27

Tuesday

Wednesday

$22

Thursday

Friday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 0m	11:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:00 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/21/2026 11:00:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/21/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 10m	11:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:55 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/21/2026 11:45:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/21/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 0m	12:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	3:45 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/21/2026 12:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/21/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 0m	1:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	4:30 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/21/2026 1:30:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/21/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	3:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	6:50 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/21/2026 3:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/21/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 10m	11:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:55 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 11:45:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 0m	4:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	7:45 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 4:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
CrossCountry	2h 25m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Piccadilly Train Station	11:15 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Avanti West Coast	2h 40m	9:35 AM	Manchester	Piccadilly Train Station	12:15 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 9:35:00 AM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Avanti West Coast	2h 31m	9:55 AM	Manchester	Piccadilly Train Station	12:26 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 12:26:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 55m	5:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:10 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/23/2026 5:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/23/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
National Express	3h 10m	6:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/23/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/23/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 0m	7:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	10:15 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/23/2026 7:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/23/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	8:20 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/23/2026 8:20:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/23/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 10m	11:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:55 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/23/2026 11:45:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/23/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	9:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	3:50 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 9:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/26/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	2h 55m	5:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:10 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 5:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
National Express	3h 10m	6:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 0m	7:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	10:15 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 7:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	8:20 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 8:20:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 10m	6:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 0m	7:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	10:15 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 7:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	8:20 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 0m	5:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:45 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 5:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	2h 50m	7:15 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	10:05 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes is $17 on 4/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Milton Keynes

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Milton Keynes are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Manchester to Milton Keynes. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Manchester and Milton Keynes.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 38 buses from Manchester to Milton Keynes, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Milton Keynes, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Compare all providers like National Express, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry that travel 19 times every day by bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Milton Keynes starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	117.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Every day, 19 buses from 3 bus companies leave Manchester for Milton Keynes: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/15

Monday 03/16

Tuesday 03/17

Wednesday 03/18

Thursday 03/19

Friday 03/20

Saturday 03/21

$29

Sunday 03/22

$89

Monday 03/23

$27

Tuesday 03/24

Wednesday 03/25

$22

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$23

Saturday 03/28

$27

Sunday 03/29

$23

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

$19

Thursday 04/02

$27

Friday 04/03

$23

Saturday 04/04

$25

Sunday 04/05

$22

Monday 04/06

$20

Tuesday 04/07

$22

Wednesday 04/08

$22

Thursday 04/09

$23

Friday 04/10

$17

Saturday 04/11

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Milton Keynes, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Milton Keynes, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Milton Keynes in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester to Milton Keynes are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Milton Keynes

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Milton Keynes from our users.

National Express from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Milton Keynes:

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	2:45 AM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	19 Ø
Found on	3/20/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Milton Keynes

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester and Milton Keynes.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Coachway

The Coachway

Central Station

Bus Stop

Midsummer Boulevard 653

Kingston Shopping Centre

Winchester Cir 1

National Bowl

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester to Milton Keynes? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Milton Keynes? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Milton Keynes bus

How much does a Manchester Milton Keynes bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 6h 5m to reach Milton Keynes. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Milton Keynes?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $89. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Milton Keynes.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to Milton Keynes each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Milton Keynes bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to Milton Keynes take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes is offered by CrossCountry and takes 2h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $89. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes?

The earliest bus arriving in Milton Keynes from Manchester starts at 2:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Milton Keynes starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Milton Keynes route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes, passengers can travel with National Express, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Milton Keynes?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Milton Keynes by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry.

What can I take with me on the Manchester to Milton Keynes bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Milton Keynes bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Milton Keynes bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Milton Keynes?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 19 daily trips between Manchester and Milton Keynes. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Milton Keynes?

Prices and availability for 19 trips between Manchester and Milton Keynes change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Milton Keynes

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester and to Milton Keynes

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Milton Keynes. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!