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

The cheapest coach tickets from Nottingham to Milton Keynes start from £12. The average price for this route is around £17. 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 Nottingham to Milton Keynes?

The average bus journey time from Nottingham to Milton Keynes is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 65 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 15m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Nottingham to Milton Keynes route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Nottingham to Milton Keynes at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.

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

A bus journey from Nottingham to Milton Keynes produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nottingham to Milton Keynes on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 15m	18:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	03:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	1h 30m	05:20	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Milton Keynes on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Nottingham University, South Entrance (Stop UN04)	2h 25m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	03:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	1h 30m	05:20	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Milton Keynes on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 25m	18:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	03:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	1h 35m	05:10	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Milton Keynes on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	1h 40m	14:25	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	03:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	1h 35m	05:10	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Milton Keynes on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	1h 45m	22:20	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	03:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	1h 35m	05:10	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Milton Keynes on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 25m	18:00	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	03:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	1h 35m	05:10	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	00:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	02:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Nottingham 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

66 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£12 - £30	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £14	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and Milton Keynes?

Stops in Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
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B
34 Long Row W
34 Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DR, UK
C
33 Derby Rd
33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2QB, 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

4/529,740 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

The service is highly praised for being very clean, comfortable, and punctual. Customers also appreciate the nice facilities that create a calm and relaxing environment. However, some mention that the air conditioner temperature was too low during their journey. Overall, efficient drivers and on-time departures are highlighted as positive aspects of this transportation service.

National Express Nottingham Milton Keynes recent customer reviews

The bus was very late and arrived work very late. Had to pay for an Uber to work more money I didn't plan to use.

Chiy B.

15 September 2025

Absolutely terrible . Bus driver was nasty to me and my boyfriend . Spoke to us like rubbish . My boyfriend wasn’t happy with the way the driver spoke to us so as soon as he said something to the driver how he was towards us, the driver demanded us to get off the bus and that he wants going to take us . It was 1am and me and my boyfriend had no way of getting home as this was the last coach. I was extremely ill coming home as it was and I just wanted to come home but now I couldn’t because this driver chucked us off the bus . We begged him to let us on and he didn’t care .

Kayy T.

4 August 2024

My experience with National Express overall experience has been terrible. Every Coach I could have taken to get to Milton Keynes arrived at the station tardy by at least ten minutes and didn't bother to stop, simply looping through the collection bay and back outside and where they were going is frankly beyond me. I had to be collected by my father and was stranded at the station until half past eleven at night and I felt very unsafe for that entire duration as the station was virtually unstaffed save for two disinterested security guards.

Aj W.

26 August 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Milton Keynes?
The cheapest coach tickets from Nottingham to Milton Keynes start from £12. The average price for this route is around £17. 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 Nottingham to Milton Keynes?
The average bus journey time from Nottingham to Milton Keynes is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 65 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 15m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Nottingham to Milton Keynes route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nottingham to Milton Keynes?
The earliest bus departs from Nottingham to Milton Keynes at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nottingham to Milton Keynes?
A bus journey from Nottingham to Milton Keynes produces an estimated 3 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

£13

Today

£15

29/11

£13

30/11

£13

01/12

£11

02/12

£11

03/12

£11

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Milton Keynes was searched and found on 3 Dec 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 Nottingham to Milton Keynes as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £31 for a bus ticket from Nottingham 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 2025-12-03.