How to travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milton Keynes to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $52.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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$62

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$26

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$190

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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from Milton Keynes to Manchester

How to get from Milton Keynes to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Avanti West CoastW02616
    9:24 AM1h41
    Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    11:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW02616
    9:24 AM1h41
    Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    11:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1378
    8:10 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:05 PMManchester Airport
    $2251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW02621
    8:23 AM1h42
    Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    10:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW02432+CrossCountryC74902
    8:35 AM2h24
    Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    10:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 AM8h50
    Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    7:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 AM8h00
    Milton Keynes
    11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:20 PM8h10
    Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    3:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1380
    9:45 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:40 PMManchester Airport
    $2251One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1360
    8:50 AM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:50 AMManchester Airport
    $4131One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1368
    2:40 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    3:45 PMManchester Airport
    $5071One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milton Keynes to Manchester.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milton Keynes and Manchester including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Manchester:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Manchester costing on average $13 (€11).

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milton Keynes to Manchester costing on average $52 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 38m.

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Milton Keynes to Manchester is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Milton Keynes to Manchester is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milton Keynes to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milton Keynes to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milton Keynes to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Omio customers who travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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