The average bus between Manchester and Milton Keynes takes 4h 21m and the fastest bus takes 3h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours 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 hourly between Manchester and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. 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 Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Manchester to Milton Keynes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Milton Keynes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Book your Manchester to Milton Keynes bus tickets online with National Express, Stagecoach East and Uno.
The distance between Manchester and Milton Keynes is 188.5 km. The road distance is 248 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h.