How far is Milton Keynes from Leicester by coach?

The journey from Leicester to Milton Keynes by coach covers an approximate distance of 45 miles (72 km).

What is the best way to go from Leicester to Milton Keynes without a car?

You can reach Milton Keynes from Leicester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus from Leicester to Milton Keynes from £10 | Compare & Save up to 58%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leicester to Milton Keynes on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	17:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 5m	21:20	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	13:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 15m	14:25	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	13:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 15m	14:25	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	13:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 15m	14:25	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Milton Keynes on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	11:25	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, nr Rowley Fields Ave)	1h	12:25	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Milton Keynes on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	05:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	08:35	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, nr Rowley Fields Ave)	55m	09:30	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Milton Keynes on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	05:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	08:35	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, nr Rowley Fields Ave)	55m	09:30	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Leicester to Milton Keynes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Milton Keynes. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £19	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £10	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Milton Keynes?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Stops in Milton Keynes

A
Milton Keynes Coachway
The Coachway, Newport Pagnell MK16 0AA, UK
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B
Milton Keynes
602 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29735 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £11

National Express Leicester Milton Keynes recent customer reviews

Bus on time both ends, journey smooth and without incident. Driver efficient and polite.

Lynda M.

23 May 2024

Absolutely terrible driver delayed 1 hour waiting for 2 passengers ended being late for work and getting fired

Shaakir I.

8 June 2023

Had a lovely relaxing journey. On time from Leicester however slow moving traffic delayed arrival time in Milton Keynes.

Minaxi L.

26 December 2019

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

How far is Milton Keynes from Leicester by coach?
The journey from Leicester to Milton Keynes by coach covers an approximate distance of 45 miles (72 km).
What is the best way to go from Leicester to Milton Keynes without a car?
You can reach Milton Keynes from Leicester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£10

26/11

£10

Today

£10

28/11

£11

29/11

£11

30/11

£11

01/12

£10

02/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Milton Keynes was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £23 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Milton Keynes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-01.