Bus Milton Keynes to Manchester: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester

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

today

tomorrow

$23

Sunday

$23

Monday

$21

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 5m	8:50 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	2h 40m	11:35 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	2:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 11:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	3h 5m	10:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	1:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 10m	4:15 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	7:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 4:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	2h 50m	7:55 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	10:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 40m	11:35 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	2:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	8h 50m	10:40 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	7:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:40:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	8h 10m	1:20 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	9:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:20:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 10m	7:20 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	3:30 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:20:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	3h 10m	4:15 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	7:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 50m	10:40 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	7:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:40:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	8h 10m	1:20 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	9:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:20:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 10m	7:20 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	3:30 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:20:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 0m	9:30 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	5:30 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	8h 20m	9:30 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	5:50 AM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 35m	8:50 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	12:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	8h 50m	10:40 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	7:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:40:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	8h 10m	1:20 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	9:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:20:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 10m	7:20 PM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	3:30 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:20:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	3h 0m	11:40 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	2:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 5m	9:05 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	2h 55m	9:35 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	12:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
National Express	2h 40m	11:35 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	2:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	3h 0m	11:40 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	2:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	1:25 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	4:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 35m	8:50 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	12:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 5m	1:25 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	4:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 5m	9:05 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 5m	10:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	1:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 15m	8:10 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	11:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Frequency of bus connections between Milton Keynes and Manchester

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily buses from Milton Keynes to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Milton Keynes and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 51 buses from Milton Keynes to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Milton Keynes and Manchester, with 15 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/30/2026 costs just $12, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 22 times every day by bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Manchester starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	22 Ø
Distance	117.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Milton Keynes to Manchester

Every day, 22 buses from 2 bus companies leave Milton Keynes for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$23

Sunday 07/26

$23

Monday 07/27

$21

Tuesday 07/28

$17

Wednesday 07/29

$23

Thursday 07/30

$12

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$21

Sunday 08/02

$21

Monday 08/03

$23

Tuesday 08/04

$23

Wednesday 08/05

$23

Thursday 08/06

$17

Friday 08/07

$23

Saturday 08/08

$21

Sunday 08/09

$23

Monday 08/10

$17

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

$23

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester

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

With a price starting from $12, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Milton Keynes to Manchester

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 Milton Keynes to Manchester 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 Milton Keynes to Manchester, 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 Milton Keynes to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Milton Keynes and Manchester

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

Coachway

The Coachway

Central Station

Bus Stop

Midsummer Boulevard 653

Kingston Shopping Centre

Winchester Cir 1

National Bowl

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Service and Comfort on the bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester

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

FAQs about the Milton Keynes to Manchester bus

How much does a Milton Keynes Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 3h 35m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $39. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Milton Keynes to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Milton Keynes to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 22 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 2h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Milton Keynes starts at 12:50 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 bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Milton Keynes for Manchester starts at 11:35 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 Milton Keynes Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester, 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 Milton Keynes and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Milton Keynes and Manchester 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 Milton Keynes to Manchester 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 Milton Keynes Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Milton Keynes and to Manchester

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