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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 for the next days.

today

$27

tomorrow

$28

Saturday

$23

Sunday

$28

Monday

$23

Tuesday

$23

Wednesday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
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	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 6:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 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 12/4/2025 7:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 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 12/4/2025 8:20:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	2h 55m	10:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:10 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 10:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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 12/4/2025 11:45:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 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	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 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	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:20:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 15m	1:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	4:45 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 1:30:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
National Express	3h 20m	3:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	7:05 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 0m	1:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	4:30 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 1:30:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 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	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 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 12/6/2025 11:45:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 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	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 0m	4:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	7:45 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 50m	5:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:30 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 5:40:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	2h 55m	6:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:30 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 6:35:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
National Express	2h 45m	7:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	10:15 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 55m	8:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
National Express	3h 0m	9:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:30 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 9:30:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 15m	4:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:00 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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 12/8/2025 6:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 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 12/8/2025 7:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 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 12/8/2025 8:20:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 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 12/8/2025 11:45:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 10m	11:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:55 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 11:45:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 0m	1:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	4:30 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 1:30:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 20m	3:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	7:05 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 3:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	3h 15m	4:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:00 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 4:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
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 12/10/2025 6:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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 12/10/2025 8:20:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 0m	11:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:00 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 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	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:45:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 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	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:45:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes is $23 on 12/6/2025. 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 19 daily buses from Manchester to Milton Keynes. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Manchester and Milton Keynes.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 49 buses from Manchester to Milton Keynes, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Milton Keynes, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 18 times every day by bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Milton Keynes starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	2:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	117.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Every day, 18 buses from 1 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 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$27

Friday 12/05

$28

Saturday 12/06

$23

Sunday 12/07

$28

Monday 12/08

$23

Tuesday 12/09

$23

Wednesday 12/10

$23

Thursday 12/11

$23

Friday 12/12

$23

Saturday 12/13

$23

Sunday 12/14

$27

Monday 12/15

$23

Tuesday 12/16

$23

Wednesday 12/17

$23

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$28

Saturday 12/20

$28

Sunday 12/21

$28

Monday 12/22

$31

Tuesday 12/23

$31

Wednesday 12/24

$27

Thursday 12/25

$37

Friday 12/26

$46

Saturday 12/27

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 $23, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Milton Keynes, with $23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

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	$23
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	2:45 AM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

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

Bus Stop

Midsummer Boulevard 653

Kingston Shopping Centre

Winchester Cir 1

National Bowl

The Point (Stop G3)

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 $23 and takes 3h 0m 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 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $42. 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 18 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 National Express and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. 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. 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.

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.

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!