What is the distance between Edinburgh and Milton Keynes?

About 288 miles (464 km) separate Edinburgh and Milton Keynes.

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

If you're headed to Milton Keynes from Edinburgh, chances are that your bus will leave from Bus Station and arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Edinburgh to Milton Keynes from $21 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Milton Keynes on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35pm	Bus Station	8h	5:35am	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:35pm	Bus Station	8h	5:35am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	9:35pm	Bus Station	8h	5:35am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Milton Keynes on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	8h 55m	7:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	8h 55m	7:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	8h 55m	7:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Bus Station	11h 5m	4:30am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Bus Station	11h 5m	4:30am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Milton Keynes on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35pm	Bus Station	8h	5:35am	Milton Keynes Coachway	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	8h 55m	7:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	8h 55m	7:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Bus Station	11h 5m	4:30am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Bus Station	11h 5m	4:30am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Milton Keynes on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	8h 55m	7:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	9:35pm	Bus Station	8h	5:35am	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	8h 55m	7:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	8h 55m	7:30pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bus Station	9h 5m	8:50pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh 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 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

288 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $70	Average Duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $444	Average Duration4h 37m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $36	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Milton Keynes?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, 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

Users have expressed high satisfaction with their travel experiences, noting that they enjoyed every aspect of the journey. Additionally, there is a strong willingness to use National Express services again in the future.

National Express Edinburgh Milton Keynes recent customer reviews

Very clean . Much appreciated. Some other busses I have traveled on have stunk from the toilet.

Alexandra R.

July 31, 2017

I really enjoyed every single thing

Florence N.

August 30, 2024

Would travel again with national express

Dorothy A.

November 10, 2022

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

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Milton Keynes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$43

11/25

$48

Today

$27

11/27

$31

11/28

$38

11/29

$24

11/30

$35

12/01

$23

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $75 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Milton Keynes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-12-01.