How much is the bus ticket from Northampton to Milton Keynes?

The cheapest coach tickets from Northampton to Milton Keynes start from £12. The average price for this route is around £13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Northampton to Milton Keynes?

The average bus journey time from Northampton to Milton Keynes is 35m, covering a distance of 16 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 25m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Northampton to Milton Keynes route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Northampton to Milton Keynes?

The earliest bus departs from Northampton to Milton Keynes at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Northampton to Milton Keynes?

A bus journey from Northampton to Milton Keynes produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Northampton to Milton Keynes from £11 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Northampton to Milton Keynes on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	06:15	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	35m	06:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Milton Keynes on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:50	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	04:50	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	06:25	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	35m	07:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Milton Keynes on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:50	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	04:50	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:15	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	06:25	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	35m	07:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Milton Keynes on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	06:15	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	35m	06:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Milton Keynes on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	06:15	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	35m	06:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Milton Keynes on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	06:15	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	35m	06:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Milton Keynes on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	03:15	North Gate Bus Station	35m	03:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	25m	05:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	06:15	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	35m	06:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Northampton 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage duration

16 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£12 - £35	Average duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £19	Average duration21m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Northampton and Milton Keynes?

Stops in Northampton

A
Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av)
318 London Road (A508), Queen Eleanor Interchange (nr Parkfield Avenue), Northampton NN4
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B
Northampton Coach Station
1-3 Victoria St, Northampton NN1 3NR, UK
C
Greyfriars Bus Station
11 Bradshaw St, Northampton NN1 2HL, UK
D
Northampton Rothersthorpe
15A M1, Northampton NN4 9QY, UK
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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

4/529,737 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29737 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 £12

National Express Northampton Milton Keynes recent customer reviews

overall, very pleasant. the coach leaving Northampton was a bit late but apart from that, very nice

Matthew W.

11 September 2022

Great coach journey, although my children couldn’t the app to watch a movie. Lovely coach driver.

Michelle S.

20 August 2018

Efficient service

Wingu L.

5 September 2022

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Northampton to Milton Keynes?
The cheapest coach tickets from Northampton to Milton Keynes start from £12. The average price for this route is around £13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Northampton to Milton Keynes?
The average bus journey time from Northampton to Milton Keynes is 35m, covering a distance of 16 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 25m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Northampton to Milton Keynes route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Northampton to Milton Keynes?
The earliest bus departs from Northampton to Milton Keynes at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Northampton to Milton Keynes?
A bus journey from Northampton to Milton Keynes produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

26/11

£11

27/11

£11

Today

£11

29/11

£11

30/11

£11

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£11

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£11

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£11

The cheapest trip from Northampton to Milton Keynes was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £45 for a bus ticket from Northampton to Milton Keynes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-29.