How much does a bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Manchester cost?

The bus ticket price from Milton Keynes to Manchester starts at R 184. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Milton Keynes to Manchester?

The average travel time between Milton Keynes and Manchester is around 3h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 189 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Milton Keynes and Manchester?

The number of buses from Milton Keynes to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 29 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester?

When taking the bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester?

Buses travelling between Milton Keynes and Manchester leave from Milton Keynes Coachway or Milton Keynes and arrive at Manchester Airport, Coach Station, Shudehill.

Bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester from R 365 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	4h 45m	17:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	03:35	Milton Keynes Coachway	4h	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:35	Milton Keynes Coachway	4h	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	12:20	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	12:20	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	12:20	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 15m	13:20	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	20:55	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 5m	05:55	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h	19:00	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 5m	05:55	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h	22:00	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	12:20	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 25m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	5h 15m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:35	Milton Keynes Coachway	4h	07:35	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:17 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 300, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage duration

189 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 184 - R 955	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 300 - R 595	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers have expressed satisfaction with the overall service, highlighting enjoyable and amazing journeys. However, some reviews mention that certain seats were marked as reserved but remained unoccupied throughout the trip. Additionally, there was a delay of about 45 minutes on one occasion.

National Express Milton Keynes Manchester recent customer reviews

The journey was delayed for about 45 minutes but the overall experience was great

Marcus O.

26 May 2024

Didn't enjoy the fact that people had put 'reserved' notes on the seat next to them so that we could not use that seat even though throughout the journey those seats remained unoccupied

Cyril G.

3 September 2023

Not good service was supposed to go to Manchester airport instead I was dropped in city centre and had to pay 40pound for a taxi to airport.

Lee D.

14 December 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Milton Keynes and Manchester?

Stops in Milton Keynes

A - Milton Keynes Coachway

B - Milton Keynes

Stops in Manchester

A - Manchester Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Milton Keynes to Manchester by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Manchester cost?
The bus ticket price from Milton Keynes to Manchester starts at R 184. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Milton Keynes to Manchester?
The average travel time between Milton Keynes and Manchester is around 3h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 189 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Milton Keynes and Manchester?
The number of buses from Milton Keynes to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 29 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester?
When taking the bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester?
Buses travelling between Milton Keynes and Manchester leave from Milton Keynes Coachway or Milton Keynes and arrive at Manchester Airport, Coach Station, Shudehill.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/11

R 482

11/11

R 416

Today

R 449

13/11

R 416

14/11

R 482

15/11

R 416

16/11

R 416

17/11

R 416

The cheapest trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 416

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 416 to R 998 for a bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 416, which is on 2025-11-13.