Bus Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milton Keynes: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$27

tomorrow

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

Friday

$29

Saturday

Sunday

$34

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 35m	11:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:15 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
National Express	4h 30m	3:20 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:50 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:20:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	3h 35m	6:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:50 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 30m	9:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:20 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:50:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	5h 50m	10:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:50 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  3h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Milton Keynes
  Coachway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 35m	11:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:15 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
National Express	4h 30m	3:20 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:50 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	3h 30m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:20 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:50:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	3h 30m	9:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:20 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:50:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	5h 50m	10:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:50 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 50m	10:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	6:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	4h 40m	12:20 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:00 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:20:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 15m	3:50 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:05 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:50:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	4h 55m	12:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:00 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:05:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	8h 45m	9:10 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:55 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 9:10:00 AM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes via Birmingham, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  3h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Milton Keynes
  Coachway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 50m	8:55 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:45 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 8:55:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	5h 50m	10:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	3:50 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 10:00:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	4h 55m	12:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:00 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 12:05:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
National Express	3h 20m	7:55 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:15 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 7:55:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	3h 25m	10:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:55 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes via Birmingham, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  3h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Milton Keynes
  Coachway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $10

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Milton Keynes

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester Airport and Milton Keynes are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Milton Keynes.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 17 buses from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Milton Keynes, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milton Keynes

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Bus	6:15 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	111.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester Airport for Milton Keynes: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$29

Tuesday 07/28

$29

Wednesday 07/29

$24

Thursday 07/30

$27

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$34

Sunday 08/02

$34

Monday 08/03

$28

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$28

Friday 08/07

$30

Saturday 08/08

$31

Sunday 08/09

$34

Monday 08/10

$27

Tuesday 08/11

$27

Wednesday 08/12

$24

Thursday 08/13

$27

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$29

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $24, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes, with $24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Milton Keynes are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Milton Keynes

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester Airport and Milton Keynes.

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Coachway

The Coachway

Central Station

Bus Stop

Midsummer Boulevard 653

Kingston Shopping Centre

Winchester Cir 1

National Bowl

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes bus

How much does a Manchester Airport Milton Keynes bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 4h 35m to reach Milton Keynes. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $49. 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 Airport to Milton Keynes each day?

Every day, the Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes take?

The fastest shuttle from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes is offered by National Express and takes 3h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes?

The earliest bus arriving in Milton Keynes from Manchester Airport starts at 6:15 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 shuttle from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for Milton Keynes starts at 10:00 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 Airport Milton Keynes route?

When traveling by shuttle from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. 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 Airport and Milton Keynes?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester Airport 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 Airport Milton Keynes bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Airport 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 shuttle from Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester Airport to Milton Keynes

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Milton Keynes

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Milton Keynes. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!