What is the cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £45 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Milton Keynes Central Station and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes Central Station station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Central station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Milton Keynes Central Station and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester?

The distance between Milton Keynes Central Station and Manchester is 134 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester?

The train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester bus from?

Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester train from?

Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.

Train or bus from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester?

The best way to get from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester bus arrive?

Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester train arrive?

Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester?

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There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
1h 41m
£45–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4h 29m
£31–74
Drive 136.3 mi
1. Drive from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchestercar 136.3 mi
2h 59m
£33–48
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 23m
£70–278
Train via Coventry
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 23m
£70–117

Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester by train

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes Central Station, England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, 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.

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