The average bus between Manchester and Milton Keynes takes 3h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Milton Keynes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 2:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 8:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Northampton and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Milton Keynes station via Northampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Manchester to Milton Keynes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Milton Keynes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Manchester to Milton Keynes bus tickets online with FlixBus and Stagecoach Midlands.
The distance between Manchester and Milton Keynes is 188.5 km. The road distance is 226 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northampton twice daily. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 2h 45m.