The average bus between Milton Keynes and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 4h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. There is a bus service every few hours from Milton Keynes to Ashton-under-Lyne. 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 Milton Keynes and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 3:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Milton Keynes to Ashton-under-Lyne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Milton Keynes to Ashton-under-Lyne bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Milton Keynes to Ashton-under-Lyne bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Ashton-under-Lyne is 184.5 km. The road distance is 264 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.