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

The cheapest bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester start at R 389. The average price for this route is around R 509. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Milton Keynes to Manchester is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 181 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Milton Keynes to Manchester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Milton Keynes to Manchester at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:05.

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

A bus trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester from R 357 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Manchester on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:50	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	23:55	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 15m	13:20	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 15m	13:20	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 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 40m	01:45	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
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

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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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 290, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

189 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 389 - R 2 079	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 290 - R 608	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milton Keynes and Manchester?

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

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
Visit page
D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 778 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Manchester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester start at R 389. The average price for this route is around R 509. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Milton Keynes to Manchester?
The average bus journey time from Milton Keynes to Manchester is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 181 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Milton Keynes to Manchester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Milton Keynes to Manchester?
The earliest bus departs from Milton Keynes to Manchester at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester?
A bus trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/12

R 413

17/12

R 414

Today

R 412

19/12

R 412

20/12

R 507

21/12

R 507

22/12

R 478

23/12

R 478

The cheapest trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of R 412

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 412 to R 1 040 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 412, which is on 2025-12-19.