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What is the best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Manchester from Milton Keynes. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Car is the cheapest, while Bus is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 40m
£18
£22
35
Car
2h 50m
£14
£14
1
Flight
3h 5m
£39
£101
3

What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Milton Keynes?

You can get to Manchester with just £14 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £20
tomorrow
from £20
Monday
from £22
Tuesday
from £32
Wednesday
from £18
Thursday
from £18
Friday
from £14

    Cheapest Buses today

  • National Express
    3h 20m
    0
    14:45
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    18:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    17:55
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    21:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    02:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    05:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    13:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £87
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 15m
    0
    07:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    10:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £187

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    23:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    01:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    13:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    14:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    12:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £74
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 10m
    0
    19:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    22:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £139

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    00:50
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    06:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    02:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    05:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    13:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    8h 0m
    0
    05:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    13:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £39
  • Ryanair
    3h 50m
    0
    05:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    09:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £59

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    02:05
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    08:45
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    13:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    09:40
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    13:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    14:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    12:45
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    15:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    13:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    14:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    12:45
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    15:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    16:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    21:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £80
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    17:15
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £103
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    19:05
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £142

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 50m
    0
    16:20
    Milton Keynes
    19:10
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    12:55
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    16:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    18:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    21:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    22:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

What are the fastest trips from Milton Keynes to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester from Milton Keynes in just 2h 40m with a Bus from National Express. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 3h 5m
tomorrow
from 2h 40m
Monday
from 3h 0m
Tuesday
from 4h 20m
Wednesday
from 3h 0m
Thursday
from 3h 0m
Friday
from 2h 50m

    Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    17:55
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    21:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    13:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 20m
    0
    14:45
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    18:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Fastest Flights today

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 15m
    0
    07:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    10:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £187
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    13:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £87

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    23:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    01:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    14:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    12:45
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    15:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 10m
    0
    19:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    22:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £139
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    12:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £74

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    14:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    13:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    02:05
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    05:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Fastest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    3h 50m
    0
    05:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    09:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £59
  • Ryanair
    8h 0m
    0
    05:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    13:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £39

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    11:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    15:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    09:40
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    08:45
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    13:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    14:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    12:45
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    15:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    13:45
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    16:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    14:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    12:45
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    15:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    13:45
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    16:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    19:05
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £142
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    16:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    21:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £80
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    17:15
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £103

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 50m
    0
    16:20
    Milton Keynes
    19:10
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    22:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    18:15
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    21:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    20:50
    Milton Keynes
    Coachway
    23:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester

What are the most popular stations in Milton Keynes and Manchester?

In Milton Keynes, you will usually depart from Central Station, Kingston Shopping Centre or Coachway, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Piccadilly Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Milton Keynes? With 6 connections between 2 Bus, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Milton Keynes and Manchester, you can pay as low as £14 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express: you will get to Manchester in just 2h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Milton Keynes and Manchester are National Express, EasyJet Airline and Ryanair, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Milton Keynes and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bletchley or to Salford, and look at flights from Oxford Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester?

The most popular companies between Milton Keynes and Manchester, are National Express, EasyJet Airline and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Airlines: EasyJet Airline and Ryanair

All you need to know when you travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Milton Keynes to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester

How can I reach Manchester from Milton Keynes?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Manchester from Milton Keynes.

How far is Manchester from Milton Keynes?

The distance between Milton Keynes and Manchester is 188.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Milton Keynes and Manchester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 32 kgs, and a flight 46 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Milton Keynes to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester with just £14 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 2h 40m with a Bus from National Express.

More routes to Milton Keynes and to Manchester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Milton Keynes and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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