How far is Carlisle from Milton Keynes?

The distance between the two cities is 217 miles (349 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carlisle to Milton Keynes?

Most of the buses traveling from Carlisle to Milton Keynes leave from Carlisle Bus Station and arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Carlisle to Milton Keynes on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	9h	9:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	7h 40m	6:25pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	9h	9:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	8h 55m	9:45am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	7h 50m	6:35pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to Milton Keynes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Milton Keynes. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

216 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $58	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $406	Average Duration3h 21m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $48	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Milton Keynes?

Stops in Carlisle

A
Carlisle Bus Station
15-17 Lonsdale St, Carlisle CA1, UK
B
Court Square
The Griffin, Court Square, Carlisle CA1 1QX, 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

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29727 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $19

National Express Carlisle Milton Keynes recent customer reviews

Overall excellent experience. First time for me so was unsure what to expect. Would recommend national express.

Frances F.

September 30, 2021

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlisle to Milton Keynes by bus

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

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$24

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$44

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$22

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$17

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$19

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The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Milton Keynes was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $63 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Milton Keynes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-26.